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Popular Music (2004)

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Matti and Niila, growing up in the mid-sixties in the harsh and conservative environment of a Finnish-speaking part of Tornedalen in Swedish Laponia, close to the Finnish border. Their big dream is to become rock stars. In the present the now grown-up Matti feels guilt for the death of his drug-addicted rock star friend Niila.

Release Date
October 1, 2004
Runtime
1h 45m
Rating
6.3/10 (64 votes)

Director: Reza Bagher

Cast: Max Enderfors, Andreas af Enehielm, Niklas Ulfvarson, Tommy Vallikari, Jarmo Mäkinen, Kati Outinen, Björn Kjellman, Lennart Jähkel

Production: Solar Films, Happy End Filmproductions, Filmpool Nord, SF Studios, Fine & Mellow Productions
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Budget
$2M
Revenue
$28M
Full Cast (23 people)

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Popular Music

6.3
105 min

Matti and Niila, growing up in the mid-sixties in the harsh and conservative environment of a Finnish-speaking part of Tornedalen in Swedish Laponia, close to the Finnish border. Their big dream is to become rock stars. In the present the now grown-up Matti feels guilt for the death of his drug-addicted rock star friend Niila.

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StatusReleased
Original LanguageSwedish
Release Date10/1/2004
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Cast

Max Enderfors

as Matti (age 15)

Andreas af Enehielm

as Niila (age 15)

NU

Niklas Ulfvarson

as Matti (age 7)

TV

Tommy Vallikari

as Niila (age 7)

Jarmo Mäkinen

as Isak, Niila's Father

Kati Outinen

as Päivi, Niila's Mother

Björn Kjellman

as Greger

Lennart Jähkel

as Einari

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Popular Music about?

Matti and Niila, growing up in the mid-sixties in the harsh and conservative environment of a Finnish-speaking part of Tornedalen in Swedish Laponia, close to the Finnish border. Their big dream is to…

How long is Popular Music?

1h 45m

When was Popular Music released?

October 1, 2004

Who directed Popular Music?

Reza Bagher

Who stars in Popular Music?

Max Enderfors, Andreas af Enehielm, Niklas Ulfvarson

What genre is Popular Music?

Comedy, Drama