The Flight Before Christmas
Watch TrailerA young reindeer named Niko dreams about flying like his father, whom he has never met. Despite constant teasing from others, he sneaks out of his home valley to take flying lessons from Julius, a flying squirrel.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | Niko: Lentäjän poika |
| Year | 2008 |
| Country | Belgium, Denmark, Finland |
| Genre | Animation, Family, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy |
| Director | Michael Hegner |
| Runtime | 80 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.8/10 (156 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The director bets on details: a gesture, a glance, a pause. In a good drama this is what says the most — and that principle is upheld here.
Worth watching if you're in the mood for serious cinema. Not background viewing — it demands attention.
For viewers who can watch slow cinema and value the human element in stories.
Director: Michael Hegner
— MovieFinder Editorial
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Viewing atmosphere: In quiet, in the evening. Better alone or with someone who watches films seriously.
🎭 Cast
Olli Jantunen
Niko (voice)
Hannu-Pekka Björkman
Julius (voice)
Vuokko Hovatta
Wilma (voice)
Vesa Vierikko
Musta Susi (voice)
Jussi Lampi
Räyskä (voice)
Risto Kaskilahti
Rimppa / Uljas (voice)
Minttu Mustakallio
Essie (voice)
Juha Veijonen
Raavas (voice)
Puntti Valtonen
Hirvas (voice)
Elina Knihtilä
Oona (voice)
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