friendship,difficult childhood,male friendship,coming of age,teenage boy,woman director,difficult parents,teenager

Almost 18 (2012)

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Karri, Pete, André, Akseli and Joni dream, party, love and boast like only teenage males can. They're dealing with the same issues as every other young man — fears and hopes for future, disillusions and problems with parents.

Cast & Crew

Director
Maarit Lalli
  • Profile picture of Elina Knihtilä
    Karri's mother Elina Knihtilä
  • Profile picture of Mari Perankoski
    André's mother Mari Perankoski
  • Profile picture of Hannu-Pekka Björkman
    Pete's father Hannu-Pekka Björkman
  • Profile picture of Tarja Heinula
    Pete's mother Tarja Heinula
  • Profile picture of Ilari Johansson
    Akseli's father Ilari Johansson
  • Profile picture of Esko Roine
    Akseli's grandfather Esko Roine
  • Profile picture of Marja Packalén
    Akseli's grandmother Marja Packalén
  • Profile picture of Mats Långbacka
    Joni's stepfather Mats Långbacka

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Keywords

  • friendship
  • difficult childhood
  • male friendship
  • coming of age
  • teenage boy
  • woman director
  • difficult parents
  • teenager