Hardly a Butterfly (1998)
Heavily built young woman Kaisu comes to work in a small grocery store in the countryside, run by a bossy old lady and her tiny and quiet grown-up son Erni. Faced with a common enemy, the unlikely young couple find support in each other, despite their physical differences.
Director: Heidi Köngäs
Genre: Drama, TV Movie
Runtime: 85 min
Release Date: January 5, 1998
Cast
- Kaarina Hazard - Kaisu
- Mika Nuojua - Paavo Ernest 'Erni' Hyökki
- Liisamaija Laaksonen - Ellida Hyökki
- Anna-Elina Lyytikäinen - Vivien 'Viivi' Hyökki
- Juha Veijonen - Lauri
- Jarkko Tiainen - Eero
- Minna Kangas - Sirkka
- Piitu Uski - Anna
- Maaria Rantanen - Helli
- Tuula Nyman - Kaisu's Mother
Screenplay
- Sisko Istanmäki (Novel)
- Tove Idström
Production: YLE
Country: Finland
Language: suomi
Original Language: fi
More Films by Director: Heidi Köngäs
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Hardly a Butterfly about?
- Heavily built young woman Kaisu comes to work in a small grocery store in the countryside, run by a bossy old lady and her tiny and quiet grown-up son Erni. Faced with a common enemy, the unlikely young couple find support in each other, despite their physical differences.
- Who directed Hardly a Butterfly?
- Hardly a Butterfly was directed by Heidi Köngäs.
- Who stars in Hardly a Butterfly?
- Hardly a Butterfly stars Kaarina Hazard, Mika Nuojua, Liisamaija Laaksonen, Anna-Elina Lyytikäinen, Juha Veijonen, Jarkko Tiainen.
- How long is Hardly a Butterfly?
- Hardly a Butterfly has a runtime of 1h 25m (85 minutes).
- What genre is Hardly a Butterfly?
- Hardly a Butterfly is a Drama, TV Movie film.
- Where was Hardly a Butterfly produced?
- Hardly a Butterfly was produced in Finland.