Void (2018)
A sharp Finnish comedy-drama about ambition, creative paralysis, and a relationship unraveling under the pressure of two competing careers.
Void - Movie Information
- Original Title: Tyhjiö
- Release Year: 2018
- Directed by: Aleksi Salmenperä
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Drama, Comedy, Romance
- Runtime: 1h 37m
- Original Language: Finnish
- Spoken Languages: Finnish, English, Russian
- Release Date (Theatrical): September 28, 2018 (Finland - K-12)
- Production Companies: Bufo, SAHADOK
- Production Countries: Finland
Void - Plot
Eero's career as an author is spiraling down: he just can't get started with his new novel. The ambitious actor Pihla is about to get her international break. Neither of them is willing to sacrifice their career even though their relationship is doing worse than ever. Void is a comedy-drama about the price of success and the agony of failure, and about situations where your partner just doesn't get it.
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Void - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Aleksi Salmenperä
Main Cast
- Tommi Korpela
- Laura Birn
- Hannu-Pekka Björkman
- Minna Haapkylä
- Kari Heiskanen
- Matleena Kuusniemi
- Kaija Pakarinen
- Pihla Viitala
- Boyana Balta
- Allison Davies
Writers
- Aleksi Salmenperä
Producers
- Aleksi Salmenperä
Void - FAQs
What is Void (2018) about?
Void follows Eero, a novelist paralyzed by writer's block, and Pihla, an ambitious actress on the verge of an international breakthrough. Neither is willing to put their career second, and their relationship buckles under the weight of competing ambitions, ego, and mutual incomprehension.
Who are the main actors in Void?
The film stars Tommi Korpela as struggling author Eero Kaila and Laura Birn as the ambitious actress Pihla Sucksdorff. The supporting cast includes Hannu-Pekka Björkman, Minna Haapkylä, Kari Heiskanen, Matleena Kuusniemi, Kaija Pakarinen, and Pihla Viitala.
Who directed Void?
Void was written and directed by Finnish filmmaker Aleksi Salmenperä, who also served as the film's producer. Salmenperä is known for his sharp, character-driven Finnish dramas and has built a reputation as one of Finland's most distinctive contemporary directors.
When was Void released?
Void had its Finnish theatrical release on September 28, 2018, with a K-12 age classification in Finland. The film was produced by Bufo and SAHADOK and represents a Finnish-language production set against the pressures of the contemporary creative industry.
What language is Void filmed in?
Void is primarily a Finnish-language film. It also features dialogue in English and Russian, reflecting the international ambitions of its characters and the multilingual world of contemporary European arts and entertainment that the story inhabits.
Does Void feature any real-life Finnish cultural figures?
Yes. Void includes notable cameo appearances by real Finnish cultural personalities, including author Kari Hotakainen, writer Sofi Oksanen, and filmmaker Jörn Donner, all playing themselves. Their presence adds an authentic layer to the film's portrait of Finland's literary and artistic world.
What genre is Void?
Void is a comedy-drama with romantic elements. It blends dry humor with emotional candor to examine the tensions between personal ambition and intimate relationships, making it a sharp, bittersweet portrait of two creative professionals whose careers and partnership are pulling in opposite directions.
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