The Missile (2024)
A Finnish drama-comedy about a small-town journalist whose life is turned upside down by a fallen Soviet missile.
The Missile - Movie Information
- Original Title: Ohjus
- Release Year: 2024
- Directed by: Miia Tervo
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Drama, Comedy
- Runtime: 1h 54m
- Original Language: Finnish
- Spoken Languages: English, Finnish, Northern Sami
- Release Date (Theatrical): February 2, 2024 (Finland - K-12), November 14, 2024 (Germany - 12)
- Alternative Titles: Missile (UK)
- Production Companies: Elokuvayhtiö Komeetta, Stellar Film, Aurora Studios
- Production Countries: Estonia, Finland
The Missile - Plot
Niina, a single mother working for a small-town newspaper, is drawn into an investigation into the fall of a Soviet missile that upends her life and that of her small northern village.
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The Missile - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Miia Tervo
Main Cast
- Oona Airola
- Pyry Kähkönen
- Hannu-Pekka Björkman
- Minea Köngäs
- Aatos Höglund
- Oliver Heikkala
- Emma Kilpimaa
- Ona Kamu
- Sakari Kuosmanen
- Tommi Korpela
Writers
- Miia Tervo
Producers
- Kaisla Viitala
- Daniel Kuitunen
The Missile - FAQs
Is The Missile based on a true story?
Yes, The Missile is inspired by a real event. In 1996, a Soviet-era missile landed in Finnish Lapland near the village of Pelkosenniemi, causing no casualties but sparking considerable local and national intrigue. Director Miia Tervo used this incident as the foundation for the film's story.
Who are the main actors in The Missile?
The Missile stars Oona Airola as Niina, the determined single-mother journalist at the heart of the story. The supporting cast includes Pyry Kähkönen, Hannu-Pekka Björkman, Minea Köngäs, Aatos Höglund, Oliver Heikkala, Emma Kilpimaa, Ona Kamu, Sakari Kuosmanen, and Tommi Korpela.
What is The Missile about?
The Missile follows Niina, a single mother and small-town newspaper journalist in northern Finland, who is pulled into a peculiar investigation after a Soviet missile crashes near her village. The film blends dry comedy with drama as the incident upends community life and uncovers unexpected truths.
When was The Missile released?
The Missile had its Finnish theatrical release on February 2, 2024, rated K-12 in Finland. It subsequently opened in Germany on November 14, 2024, with a 12 certificate. The film also received a US release date of October 21, 2024.
Who directed The Missile?
The Missile was directed by Miia Tervo, a Finnish filmmaker known for her distinctive blend of dark humor and social observation. Tervo also wrote the screenplay, drawing on the real-life 1996 incident in which a Soviet missile landed in Finnish Lapland.
What language is The Missile in?
The Missile is primarily in Finnish, with its original language listed as Finnish. The film also features dialogue in English and Northern Sami, reflecting the multilingual character of the northern Finnish communities depicted in the story.
How long is The Missile?
The Missile has a runtime of 1 hour and 54 minutes (114 minutes). This gives the film ample time to develop both its central mystery surrounding the fallen Soviet missile and the personal journeys of its characters in the small northern Finnish village.
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