Lapin kullan kimallus
Seen it?1999 | 116 min | Drama, History
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- If you count yourself among anyone who likes stories from the past brought to life and anyone who loves a strong drama, this one's for you. Leaves you with something to think about.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Character-first and patient, at 1 hr 56 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in another language, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Skip it if you need something light and fast tonight.
In 1860s Lapland, gold diggers Jakob Ervast and Nils Lepistö, who previously worked in California, embark on an arduous journey towards the north. The friends find gold at the first excavation site, which Kittilä's crown prince Konrad Planting and Edvard Manninen also start looking for.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 887 people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Åke Lindman
- Vesa VierikkoJakob Ervast
- Pirkka-Pekka PeteliusNils Lepistö
- Lasse PöystiKonrad Planting
- Jarmo MäkinenEdvard Manninen
- Martti SuosaloJohan Kaweri
- Mats LångbackaKonrad Lihr
- Kaija PakarinenAili Ervast
- Minna TurunenRalla-Kaisa
- Ville HaapasaloFrans Björklund
- Irina BjörklundRimma Kyrö