When Father Has Toothache
A man who has little compassion for his friend's and wife's toothache, soon learns how bad it can be when he gets one of his own.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | Kun isällä on hammassärky |
| Year | 1922 |
| Country | Finland |
| Genre | Comedy |
| Director | Erkki Karu |
| Runtime | 24 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.4/10 (8 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The film constructs its humor on the stark contrast between the protagonist's smug indifference and his subsequent helplessness, relying on minimalist sets and exaggerated physical performance. It explores a universally relatable misfortune, turning acute pain into a source of visual comedy and immediate comeuppance.
What lingers after viewing is the elegant simplicity of the moral, delivered without preachiness but with effective comic timing. A brief, sharp reminder about empathy, served with a silent smile. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Erkki Karu
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With a cup of tea on a lazy afternoon for a quick dose of silent-era charm.
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