Ariel 1988
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56 Reviews
49%
Gummy
80%
SplatA Finnish man goes to the city to find a job after the mine where he worked is closed and his father commits suicide.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Taisto Kasurinen
as Irmeli Pihlaja
as Mikkonen
as Riku
as Miner
as Mugger
as Accomplice
as Tallyman
as Woman in Harbour
as Man on Beach
Director:
Writer:
Aki Kaurismäki
Stars:
Turo Pajala, Susanna Haavisto, Matti Pellonpää, Eetu Hilkamo, Erkki Pajala, Matti Jaaranen, Hannu Viholainen, Jorma Markkula, Tarja Keinänen, Eino Kuusela,
Genres:
Comedy,Drama,Romance,Crime
Release Date:
1988 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
73 min
MMPA Rating:
NR
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
Ariel
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
Cast
as Taisto Kasurinen
as Irmeli Pihlaja
as Mikkonen
as Riku
as Miner
as Mugger
as Accomplice
as Tallyman
as Woman in Harbour
as Man on Beach
as Night Hostel Manager
as Man in Night Hostel
as Car Dealer
as Judge
as Prison Doctor
as Guard
as Guard
as Guard
as Mayor
as Crook
as Doorman
as Skipper
as Man in Harbour (uncredited)
as Skipper (voice) (uncredited)
as Man in Courtroom (uncredited)
as Man in Courtroom (uncredited)
as Man in Harbour (uncredited)
as Woman in Courtroom (uncredited)
as Doorman (voice) (uncredited)
as Man in Courtroom (uncredited)
as Cook (uncredited)
as Court Member (uncredited)
as Prisoner (uncredited)
as Woman in Restaurant (uncredited)
as Man in Tunnel (uncredited)
as Woman Watching TV (uncredited)
as Cook (uncredited)
as Man in Courtroom (uncredited)
as Prisoner (uncredited)
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