After “Tolkien” – a 2019 biopic about the early life of the “Lord of the Rings” author – “Tom of Finland,” series “The Beast Must Die” with Jared Harris, and first Finnish Netflix Original “Little Siberia,” Karukoski’s next film is a simple love story.
“One of the reasons I felt so strongly about the book [by Emmi-Liia Sjöholmin] was because it was so simple. It’s just two people talking – and falling in love,” Karukoski tells Variety in Helsinki.
“This is an adult love story. They are in their 40s, discussing divorce, kids, sex and the sacrifices they’ve made. I’m 48 and that’s what struck me.”
In “Hippo Love” – debuting exclusive first-look stills ahead of its bow at the Finnish Film Affair – two heartbroken strangers warm up to each other at a wedding party in Greece. Touko (Aku Sipola) is…
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