Täältä tullaan, elämä!

1980
1h 58m

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Esa Niemelä in Täältä tullaan, elämä! (1980)

In the punk rock era of the late 1970s three restless teenagers, two boys and a girl, spend their time in and out of a special class for problem kids. Jussi seldom sees his parents at home, ... Read allIn the punk rock era of the late 1970s three restless teenagers, two boys and a girl, spend their time in and out of a special class for problem kids. Jussi seldom sees his parents at home, so he is free to indulge in petty crimes, pranks, and getting drunk with his friend Pete. ... Read allIn the punk rock era of the late 1970s three restless teenagers, two boys and a girl, spend their time in and out of a special class for problem kids. Jussi seldom sees his parents at home, so he is free to indulge in petty crimes, pranks, and getting drunk with his friend Pete. Jussi falls in love with equally rebellious classmate Lissu (Aki Kaurismäki's favourite ac... Read all

Director
- Tapio Suominen
Writers
- Pekka Aine
- Yrjö-Juhani Renvall
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6.8/10

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Director
- Tapio Suominen
Writers
- Pekka Aine
- Yrjö-Juhani Renvall
Stars

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Awards
- 1 win

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Trivia
Kati Outinen's debut.

Alternate versions
The original theatrical print of this film contains a scene not included in any other version, where Lissu swears to the school principal.

Connections
Featured in Kuka Mitä Häh?: Osa 1 - Kuka (1994)

Soundtracks
Juosten kohti elämää
Written by Rubberduck Jones
Lyrics by Pelle Miljoona
Performed by Pelle Miljoona & 1980

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8/10

Nearly perfect of an era and a place

A classic showing the atmosphere of a troubled suburb of Eastern Helsinki in the 80s. The main character is well built and played more than well. In fact, all the characters are done the same way, too. The directing and camera work reflect the era. Setups and casting all fit together. Especially important is that this film has captured quite some parts of Helsinki that have gone quite some time ago. A perfect example to film in places knowing that they no longer exists soon. This film has captured so many locations and the spirit of that time. The story plus the plot is excellent. A troubled kid, or to say kids, do have emotions. This displays it well.