The Breakthrough(1981)
Synopsis
Theater students rehearse their own play, "Freedom," and become entangled in the depths of the play's themes in their personal lives.
Directed by Janne Kuusi
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Cast
Eero Saarinen
Jaakko, "Jaska", ohjaajaoppilas
Susanna Haavisto
Pieni punatukkainen tyttö, näyttelijäoppilas
Ulla Tapaninen
Priskilla, "Prisu", näyttelijäoppilas
Timo Torikka
Maks, näyttelijäoppilas
Matti Laustela
Morits, näyttelijäoppilas
Renny Harlin
Police officer (uncredited)
Jukka-Pekka Palo
Police officer (uncredited)
Kari Väänänen
Police officer (uncredited)
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The Breakthrough was released in 1981.
How long is The Breakthrough?+
The Breakthrough runs for 44 minutes.
Who directed The Breakthrough?+
The Breakthrough was directed by Janne Kuusi.
Who stars in The Breakthrough?+
The Breakthrough stars Eero Saarinen, Susanna Haavisto, Ulla Tapaninen, Timo Torikka and Matti Laustela.
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