Plot — What is The River about?
Episodic study of feelings where six stories intertwine over one Saturday in a small town. Two boys save a young woman, Anni, and her baby from suicide by drowning. Esa, a down-on-his-luck musician in need of a loan, arrives to his father's 60th birthday party. Waitress Leena tries to stir up a romance between her co-workers at a pizza parlor. Middle-aged Ilpo comes home early from the paper mill and finds a strange man in their bedroom. Old Milja waits for her daughter Merja at the hospital where she is visiting her terminally ill husband Henri. Teenage Santeri tries to cope with his homosexuality.
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Quick Facts
| Type | Movie |
| Released | 2001 |
| Genre | Drama, Romance |
| Language | FI |
| Runtime | 111 min |
| Audience Score | 61% (6.1/10, 17 votes) |
The River — FAQ
Is The River worth watching? The River holds a 6.1/10 rating from 17 viewers. Episodic study of feelings where six stories intertwine over one Saturday in a small town. Two boys save a young woman, Anni, and her baby from suicide by drowning. Esa, a down-on-his-luck musician in need of a loan, arr
Who directed The River? Directed by Jarmo Lampela.
Who is in the cast of The River? It stars Antti Ikkala, Jyri Ojansivu, Sanna Hietala, Tuukka Huttunen, Samu Loijas, Antti Mikkola and more.
Where can I stream The River? You can stream The River on FlixFling. Availability may vary by region.
When did The River release? It released in 2001.
