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Quick Info

Rating

5.9/10

Release2003

Runtime1h 39m

StatusReleased

BudgetN/A

RevenueN/A

Production

Kinotar

Movie

Upswing

2003

1h 39m

5.9

Comedy

Synopsis

Katri and Janne want to make a trip, which none of their friends have made. They end up in Jakomäki.

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