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The Saimaa Gesture (1981) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained
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- 1981 · 128 mins · Finnish
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- Aki Kaurismäki, Martti Syrjä, Mika Kaurismäki, Pantse Syrjä, Aku Syrjä, Ila Louenranta
The documentary follows three Finnish rock groups—Juice Leskinen Slam, Eppu Normaali and Hassisen Kone—on a 1981 steam‑boat tour of the Saimaa lake system. It intersperses live performances with candid interviews, capturing the bands' playful banter and the joy of the journey.
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