The Violin Player (2018)
Original title: Viulisti
The Violin Player is a 2018 Finnish-language drama movie directed by Paavo Westerberg, with a running time of 2h 5m. It stars Matleena Kuusniemi, Olavi Uusivirta and Kim Bodnia.
A celebrated violin player, Karin, has to end her stellar career after a car accident makes her fingers stop working their magic. She starts teaching students who are twenty years younger than her, only to find herself falling in love with Antti, one of her students. They are not an easy match, both being passionate about the music and overly ambitious about their careers.
Quick answers
What is The Violin Player about?
A celebrated violin player, Karin, has to end her stellar career after a car accident makes her fingers stop working their magic. She starts teaching students who are twenty years younger than her, only to find herself falling in love with Antti, one of her students. They are not an easy match, both being passionate about the music and overly ambitious about their careers.
When was The Violin Player released?
The Violin Player was released on 5 January 2018.
How long is The Violin Player?
The Violin Player runs 2h 5m.
Who made The Violin Player?
The Violin Player was directed by Paavo Westerberg.
Cast
- Matleena Kuusniemi as Karin Nordström
- Olavi Uusivirta as Antti
- Kim Bodnia as Björn Darren
- Samuli Edelmann as Jaakko
- Misa Lommi as Sofia
- Pyry Nikkilä as Jarno
- Emmi Pesonen as Riitta
- Paavo Westerberg as Markku
- Mikko Kouki as Kulttuurisäätiön mies
- Jussi Nikkilä as Taidesäätiön mies
- Timo Kalliokoski as Eemeli
- Pio Simonsen as Konserttijärjestäjä