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Wikipedia article




'Almost 18' is a 2012 Finnish film. It is the first feature film by director Maarit Lalli who also wrote the screenplay with her son Henrik Mki-Tanila, one of the main actors in the film.

Plot



'Kohta 18' tells six stories of five teenage boys on the edge of adulthood. Karri, Pete, Andr, Akseli and Joni are dealing with same issues as every other young man; fears and hopes for future, disillusions and problems with parents. Henrik Mki-Tanila has said that some parts of the stories are taken from his own experiences as a teenager, as well as from the lives of his friends.

Reception



The film has received mixed to positive reviews. Some critics have not been impressed by the work of mostly amateur cast, while others have complimented Lalli for creating a genuinely honest and authentic portrait of what it is to be a young adult in Finland in 2012.

Harri Nrhi of 'City' noticed that the filmmakers are in love with their characters and are therefore making the viewer feel the same way. Tarmo Poussu of 'Ilta-Sanomat' was more reserved, writing that while the film is creating believable situations, it fails to expand them into stories.

On 3 February 2012, 'Kohta 18' received three Jussi Awards; for best film, best director and best screenplay.

Cast



*Karim Al-Rifai as Andr

*Arttu Lhteenmki as Akseli

*Henrik Mki-Tanila as Karri

*Anton Thompson Coon as Pete

*Ben Thompson Coon as Joni

*Elina Knihtil as Karri's mother

*Ilari Johansson as Akseli's father

*Niina Nurminen as Joni's mother

*Mats Lngbacka as Joni's stepfather

*Mari Perankoski as Andr's mother

*Hannu-Pekka Bjrkman as Pete's father

*Tarja Heinula as Pete's mother

References



Category:Finnish drama films

Category:2012 films

Category:2010s Finnish-language films

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