Cinematography: Tuomo Hutri

The best movies, series, and documentaries with cinematography by Tuomo Hutri. Explore visually stunning titles that highlight an exceptional filmmaking.


Letters to Father Jakob

2009 · Movie · 72 min. · Finland

Direction Klaus Härö

Cast Kaarina Hazard · Heikki Nousiainen · Jukka Keinonen · Esko Roine

Synopsis Letters to Father Jakob (2009) follows the journey of Leila, a recently released convict who takes on a job as an aide to a visually impaired pastor. Father Jakob dedicates his time to responding to the correspondence of those in...

7.0

533 votes

7.0

533 votes

One Last Deal

2018 · Movie · 94 min. · Finland

Direction Klaus Härö

Cast Heikki Nousiainen · Amos Brotherus · Stefan Sauk · Pirjo Lonka

Synopsis One Last Deal (2018) follows the journey of a seasoned art dealer who finds himself marginalized by the corporate takeover of his industry and disconnected from his loved ones. In a desperate bid to revive his career and mend his...

6.6

518 votes

6.6

518 votes

Forbidden Fruit

2009 · Movie · 104 min. · Finland

Direction Dome Karukoski

Cast Marjut Maristo · Amanda Pilke · Malla Malmivaara · Joel Mäkinen

Synopsis Forbidden Fruit (2009) follows the journey of two teenage girls who hail from a highly restrictive Conservative Laestadian faith community. For the first time, they embark on a solo adventure to the bustling city of Helsinki.

6.4

70 votes

6.4

70 votes

A Man's Work

2007 · Movie · 97 min. · Finland

Direction Aleksi Salmenperä

Cast Tommi Korpela · Maria Heiskanen · Jani Volanen · Konsta Pylkkönen

Synopsis A Man's Work (2007) follows Juha, a man grappling with the shame of losing his job and the concern for his wife's mental well-being, who decides to conceal his unemployment. He spends his days at a secluded service station, contemplating...

6.3

82 votes

6.3

82 votes

6.3

59 votes

Recipes for Disaster

2008 · Documentary · 85 min. · Finland

Direction John Webster

Cast John Webster · Benjamin Webster · Samuel Webster

Synopsis Recipes for Disaster (2008) follows Director John Webster as he persuades his wife and two young children to adopt an oil-free diet while maintaining their comfortable suburban life. The film explores the challenges and absurdities that arise from this experiment,...

6.3

68 votes

6.3

68 votes

The Fencer

2015 · Movie · 93 min. · Finland

Direction Klaus Härö

Cast Märt Avandi · Ursula Ratasepp · Lembit Ulfsak · Kirill Käro

Synopsis The Fencer (2015) follows the journey of a talented and driven fencer who is forced to go on the run from the secret police. Seeking refuge, he ends up in a remote spa town where he begins instructing local children...

6.2

1K votes

6.2

1K votes

Bad Family

2010 · Movie · 92 min. · Finland

Direction Aleksi Salmenperä

Cast Ville Virtanen · Lauri Tilkanen · Pihla Viitala · Vera Kiiskinen

Synopsis Bad Family (2010) is a 2010 Finnish drama/black comedy film written and directed by Aleksi Salmenperä and produced by Aki Kaurismäki. The narrative revolves around a father who is excessively protective and domineering, leading him to harbor suspicions of an...

6.1

165 votes

6.1

165 votes

Producing Adults

2004 · Movie · 102 min. · Finland

Direction Aleksi Salmenperä

Cast Minna Haapkylä · Kari-Pekka Toivonen · Minttu Mustakallio · Tommi Eronen

Synopsis Producing Adults (2004) follows the journey of Venla and Antero, a couple with a significant crossroads in their relationship. After many years together, Venla expresses her desire to start a family, but Antero, fearing that parenthood will hinder his speed-skating...

5.8

24 votes

5.8

24 votes

Law of the Land

2017 · Movie · 90 min. · Finland

Direction Jussi Hiltunen

Cast Ville Virtanen · Antti Holma · Mikko Neuvonen · Malin Buska

Synopsis Law of the Land (2017) is a gripping arctic western set across the northern Finnish-Swedish border. The story revolves around a seasoned police officer on the verge of retirement who discovers that his estranged son, recently freed from prison, is...

5.0

23 votes

5.0

23 votes

Erik Kivisüda

2022 · Movie · 105 min. · Estonia

Direction Ilmar Raag · Joe Lewis

Cast Herman Avandi · Florin Gussak · Juhan Ulfsak · Laura Peterson

Synopsis Erik Kivisüda (2022) follows the story of Erik, a boy who believes his heart is as hard as stone. This conviction leads him to be indifferent to his parents' neglect, the bullying he faces at school, and his lack of...

4.7

22 votes

4.7

22 votes

A Piece of My Heart

2019 · Movie · 116 min. · Sweden

Direction Edward af Sillén

Cast Malin Akerman · Christian Hillborg · Jonas Karlsson · Marie Richardson

Synopsis A Piece of My Heart (2019) follows Isabella, a woman in her thirties, as she returns to her childhood hometown to commemorate her father's 60th birthday. During her visit, she crosses paths with her former friend Molly, who has since...

4.6

58 votes

4.6

58 votes

The Visitor

2008 · Movie · 105 min. · Finland

Direction J-P Valkeapää

Cast Vitali Bobrov · Emilia Ikäheimo · Pavel Liska · Jorma Tommila

Synopsis The Visitor (2008) follows the story of a young boy who resides with his mother on a secluded farm nestled within a dense forest in the isolated Finnish countryside. The boy occasionally visits his father, a man known for his...

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The Mine

2016 · Movie · 97 min. · Finland

Direction Aleksi Salmenperä

Cast Joonas Saartamo · Jani Volanen · Peter Franzén · Saara Kotkaniemi

Synopsis The Mine (2016) follows Jussi, a professional who is brought on to manage a fresh mining endeavor. However, his initial excitement turns into a web of intrigue as he uncovers sinister and corrupt activities lurking beneath the surface.

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I Won't Come Back

2014 · Movie · 110 min. · Kazakhstan

Direction Ilmar Raag

Cast Andrey Astrakhantsev · Olga Belinskaya · Alla Emintseva · Vika Lobachova

Synopsis I Won't Come Back (2014) follows the story of a young woman who, having spent her formative years in an orphanage, yearns for affection but struggles to reciprocate love. Her youthful appearance becomes an asset when she is falsely implicated...

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The Happiest Man on Earth

2019 · Documentary · 85 min. · Finland

Direction Joonas Berghäll

Cast Ari Kautto · Jani Tepsa · Joonas Laakso · Kimmo Holmberg

Synopsis The Happiest Man on Earth (2019) delves into the intricate world of gender dynamics, providing a platform for men, including the filmmaker, to openly share their emotions and experiences. This thought-provoking documentary explores the societal expectations and constraints that often...

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Helsinki Syndrome (TV Series)

2022 · Series · 50 min. · Finland

Direction Marko Makilaakso · Juuso Syrjä · Lenka Hellstedt

Cast Peter Franzén · Oona Airola · Taneli Mäkelä · Laura Malmivaara

Synopsis Helsinki Syndrome (TV Series) (2022) follows the gripping narrative of Elias Karo, a driven entrepreneur who seizes control of four journalists to expose a decades-old injustice. Karo's mission is to unveil the truth about how a bank manager and a...

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In the Dark Room

2012 · Documentary · 88 min. · Germany

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Little Wing

2016 · Movie · 100 min. · Finland

Direction Selma Vilhunen

Cast Linnea Skog · Paula Vesala · Lauri Maijala · Santtu Karvonen

Synopsis Little Wing (2016) follows the journey of a 12-year-old girl named Varpu, portrayed by Linnea Skog, as she navigates the complexities of growing up. Meanwhile, her mother, played by Paula Vesala, grapples with her own reluctance to embrace adulthood, creating...

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