For the Matches
In Eastern Finland, in Liperi to be exact, Anna-Liisa Ihalainen asks her husband Antti to get some matches from the Ihalainen household. Unfortunately that trip takes a little longer than expected...
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | Tulitikkuja lainaamassa |
| Year | 1980 |
| Country | Finland, Soviet Union |
| Genre | Comedy, Adventure, History |
| Director | Risto Orko |
| Runtime | 100 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.3/10 (39 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The film operates in a light register — but not superficially. Behind each joke is an observation about people, not just a desire to amuse.
Goes down easy, leaves a good aftertaste. Not every joke lands equally — but the overall tone holds.
For those who just want to relax. Asks nothing — just time and a willingness to smile.
Director: Risto Orko
— MovieFinder Editorial
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Viewing atmosphere: Weekend afternoon, the couch, something to snack on. Turn off your brain and enjoy.
🎭 Cast
Evgeni Leonov
Antti Ihalainen
Vyacheslav Nevinnyy
Jussi Vatanen
Rita Polster
Anna-Liisa Ihalainen
Ritva Valkama
Miina Sormunen
Georgiy Vitsin
Tahvo Kenonen
Galina Polskikh
Kaisa Karhutar
Kauko Helovirta
Constable Torvelainen
Leo Lastumäki
Mulon Partanen
Pekka Autiovuori
Turtiainen
Olavi Ahonen
Ville Huttunen
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