Kurjuuden Kuningas (love In Vain)
Project information
| Talent | Mikko Myllylahti |
| Role of participant | Director-Screenwriter |
| Director | Mikko Myllylahti |
| Producer | Paula Pitkänen |
| Screenwriter | Mikko Myllylahti |
| Status | finished |
Production details
| Running time | 23 min | |
| Year of production | 2009 | |
| Country of Production | Finland | |
| Production Company |
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Synopsis
A melancholic comedy about Jakke, a lazy warehouse worker who is getting married with Fiona, a young and very pregnant girl he barely knows. When Jakke’s weird friends find out his plans, they take him to a local pub for a sad bachelor party. In the pub Jakke opens up about his relationship and meets also a fascinating stranger.Participation in international festivals / awards
Locarno International Film Festival 2009, SUI - Leopards of Tomorrow Competition (premiere)Milano Film Festival 2009, ITA - International Competition
Zinebi Bilbao International Film Festival 2009, SPA - International Competition
CineFest, International Festival of Young Filmmakers 2009, Miskolc HUN - International Competition
Fresh Film Festival 2009, Karlovy Vary, CZE