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Partanen

  • TV Movie
  • 2003
  • 1h 35m
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
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Partanen (2003)
ComedyDrama

Partanen, a middle-aged owner of a small machine shop, is puzzled by the wants and needs of everyone around him. His new employee, a mysterious youngster who works like a robot, wants to be ... Read allPartanen, a middle-aged owner of a small machine shop, is puzzled by the wants and needs of everyone around him. His new employee, a mysterious youngster who works like a robot, wants to be left alone instead of being bothered with questions like what's his name and address. The ... Read allPartanen, a middle-aged owner of a small machine shop, is puzzled by the wants and needs of everyone around him. His new employee, a mysterious youngster who works like a robot, wants to be left alone instead of being bothered with questions like what's his name and address. The co-workers want the overproductive and antisocial guy kicked out. Partanen's wife wants a ... Read all

  • Director
    • Juha Koiranen
  • Writers
    • Juha Koiranen
    • Herman Melville
  • Stars
    • Risto Tuorila
    • Marko Tiusanen
    • Markku Toikka
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.9/10
    242
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    • Director
      • Juha Koiranen
    • Writers
      • Juha Koiranen
      • Herman Melville
    • Stars
      • Risto Tuorila
      • Marko Tiusanen
      • Markku Toikka
    • 1User review
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    Risto Tuorila
    • Raimo Partanen
    Marko Tiusanen
    • Moilanen
    Markku Toikka
    Markku Toikka
    • Antti Rokka
    Pasi Kuivalainen
    • Tikka
    Eero Saarinen
    • Laaksonen
    Susanna Haavisto
    • Laila Partanen
    Ville Turtiainen
    • Paavo Partanen
    Tiina Pirhonen
    • Kristiina Laaksonen
    Miko Sipilä
    • Mikko Laaksonen
    Krister Sundman
    • Krister
    Rauha Puntti
    • Rokan äiti
    Karoliina Kudjoi
    • Natalia
    Sinikka Usvamaa
    • Sosiaalityöntekijä
    Hallé
    • Moppe-koira
    • (as Halle)
    Ilkka Aro
    • Lukija - Jack London: 'Erämaan kutsu'
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    • Director
      • Juha Koiranen
    • Writers
      • Juha Koiranen
      • Herman Melville
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    7Miasmakoala

    Puzzling, wistful and fun

    Partanen takes a deep dive into the life of a stereotypical Finnish man who has his job as the priority number one in his life. The main character, Partanen, has dedicated his life to his work so much that he hasn't noticed that his wife, son and dog are leaving him, he hasn't cleaned his house or bought food, he has no control or understanding of his employees, he ignores his competitor who does everything better in his life and wants to buy his firm to expand his business.

    The film has a wistful tone, but in its heart, Partanen presents its drama in a charming and comedic way. Partanen has outbursts where he lets off steam but quickly goes back to being temperate and reserved. The character is a really good portrayal of a melancholic Finnish workaholic.

    There is also the mysterious Moilanen who isn't explained in the movie too much. The source material suggests that Moilanen could be Partanen's repressed emotions. The stressed old man wants to rest, be free, maybe even left alone for a while and without explaining himself to everyone around him.

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    • Release date
      • March 24, 2003 (Finland)
    • Country of origin
      • Finland
    • Language
      • Finnish
    • Also known as
      • Bartleby
    • Production companies
      • Finnish Film Foundation
      • Kinotaurus
      • Yleisradio (YLE)
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    • Budget
      • €362,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 35 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo

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