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Cast
Taisto Reimaluoto
as Man, criminal investigator
Sari Havas
as Woman, criminal investigator's wife
Taneli Mäkelä
as Onni Pukari
Vesa Vierikko
as Raikka 'Mandoliini' Kaski
Juhani Niemelä
as Olavi Määttä
Heli Takala
as Liisa Kaski
Clas-Ove Bruun
as Aimo
Esko Nikkari
as Jarva, police officer
Sulevi Peltola
as Priest
Mikko Nousiainen
as Taxi driver Kääriäinen
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1997
Runtime1h 20m
LanguageFinnish
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, Crime
Votes6
DirectorKari Väänänen
WritersKari Väänänen
TypeFeature Film
Rating4.2 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsVaiennut kylä
About Vaiennut kylä
A criminal investigator arrives to investigate the murder of Annikki Niemi in a village whose residents remain silent about the killing. Local boss Onni Pukari and his shady associates try to prevent the investigator from finding the murderer.
Directed by Kari Väänänen, Vaiennut kylä leans on a strong ensemble — Taisto Reimaluoto, Sari Havas, Taneli Mäkelä — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1997.
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