A typically idiosyncratic mini-mystery about a middle-aged man who gets out of prison, sells his shares in a company and announces that he’s heading off to Siberia to get married. Central scene, in which he convinces a woman to come with him, takes place in a Finnish rockabilly club. The Hitchcockian pacing, as the man endeavours to make his train, supplies nice momentum, and wrap-up provides a satisfying revelation as to what’s actually afoot.

Cast

Kati Outinen

Woman

Markku Peltola

Man

Sulevi Peltola

Man at the Tirestore

Kirsi Tykkyläinen

Ticket seller

Aarre Karén

Goldsmith

Janne Hyytiäinen

Waiter

Pirkko Hämäläinen

Woman at the restaurant