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The Subtenant
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Title: The Subtenant

Release Date: 12 Sep 2008

Runtime: 1h 44m

Genre: Comedy

Director: Solar Films, Porkkana Ryhmä

Production Companies: Solar Films, Porkkana Ryhmä

Overview: A farce about blackmailing, a kidney transplant operation performed at home, deviants and human relationships.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 4.7 (20 votes)

Cast

  • Lauri Mustonen: Mikko Kivinen
  • Pauli Bergström: Heikki Silvennoinen
  • John Molotov / Josef Molotov: Heikki Hela
  • Lydia Molotova: Tuija Ernamo
  • Robban Palmberg: Timo Kahilainen
  • Inkeri Sortavala: Mari Turunen
  • Kikke: Jasper Pääkkönen
  • Macke: Heikki Vihinen
  • Rafu: Risto Korhonen
  • Hirvonen: Jussi Lampi
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