Long Good Thursday

While doing groceries, old man catches a whiff of a woman, Saimi, who smells just right and makes his world spin around. The man is struggling to believe that, in his heart, he could ever feel like a young boy again. He can’t help but admit that he enjoys Saimi’s company. The words, gaze, and touch of another person awaken long-lost feelings.
 
His sons are skeptical, even jealous of their father, and don’t trust Saimi’s intentions. Who knows, maybe she’s after his inheritance. Family meetings, misunderstandings, swimming in the moonlight, sleepless nights. The power of love can pierce through even the oldest of flannel shirts.
 
Festivals: Chicago Film Festival, Nordic Film Days Lübeck
 
DIRECTOR: Mika Kaurismäki
SCRIPT: Sami Keski-Vähälä
CINEMATOGRAPHY Jari Mutikainen
SOUND: Pekka Karjalainen
SET DESIGN: Tuomas Kyrö
COSTUME DESIGN: Anna Vilppunen
EDITING: Nina Ijäs
MUSIC: Tetsuroh Konishi
CAST: Heikki Kinnunen, Jaana Saarinen, Iikka Forss, Ville Tiihonen, Ona Huczkowski
PRODUCERS: Jukka Helle, Markus Selin, Hanna Virolainen
PRODUCTION COMPANY: Solar Films