Return (2010 film)

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Finnish Kotiinpaluu
Directed by Harri J. Rantala
Written byHarri J. Rantala
Produced byHarri J. Rantala
StarringEerik Kantokoski
Reeta Annala
Kalevi Haapoja
Kauko Salo
CinematographyMika Vartiainen
Edited byOskari Korenius
Harri J. Rantala
Production
company
Nurmo-Filmi
Distributed byNurmo-Filmi
Release date
  • 17 May 2010 (2010-05-17)
Running time
20 minutes
CountryFinland
LanguageFinnish

Return (Finnish : Kotiinpaluu), also Homecoming, [1] is a 2010 Finnish short film directed by Harri J. Rantala and starring Eerik Kantokoski, Reeta Annala, Kalevi Haapoja and Kauko Salo.

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Plot

In spring 1940, a soldier is returning from the Finnish Winter War only to face the Repo man. A struggle against society, nightmares and the temptations of alcohol ensues while he strives to save his farm and marriage.

Cast

Film festivals

Return' has been screened round the world in 36 festivals in 21 countries.

Primary festivals

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