Tove
Seen it?2020 | 103 min | Drama
Saturday Specialearly ratingWhy it’s a Saturday Special
Critics loved it (90% on Rotten Tomatoes), despite almost no lasting buzz. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 43 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in another language, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
Helsinki, 1945. The end of the war brings a new sense of artistic and social freedom for painter Tove Jansson. While focusing her artistic dreams on painting, the enchanting tales of the ‘Moomin’ creatures she told to scared children in bomb shelters, rapidly take on a life of their own, bringing international fame.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
90% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsWeak
0 wins and 1 nomination from smaller awards and festivals
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 9K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Zaida Bergroth
- Alma PöystiTove Jansson
- Krista KosonenVivica Bandler
- Shanti RoneyAtos Wirtanen
- Joanna HaarttiTuulikki Pietilä
- Kajsa ErnstSigne "Ham" Jansson
- Robert EnckellViktor "Faffan" Jansson
- Jakob ÖhrmanSam Vanni
- Eeva PutroMaya Vanni, f. London
- Wilhelm EnckellLars "Lasse" Jansson
- Liisi TandefeltLandlord