The Year of the Hare
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Young advertising executive Vatanen suddenly quits his job and his whole life in Helsinki, and decides to spend a while in the Finnish wilderness. A wounded hare hit by a car becomes his travel companion. Together they find reclusion in the Finnish Lapland, soon to be disturbed by a noisy group of foreign tourists and their pretentious Finnish hosts. When the hare gets ill and needs to see a vet, Vatanen must return to the city and finally face the choice between his new and former life
Cast
Antti Litja
as Kaarlo Vatanen
Kauko Helovirta
as Desk Sergeant
Markku Huhtamo
as Taxi Driver
Paavo Hukkinen
as Taxi Driver
Juha Kandolin
as Miettinen
Kosti Klemelä
as U. Kärkkäinen
Anna-Maija Kokkinen
as Leila Heikkinen
Martti Kuningas
as Hannikainen
Ahti Kuoppala
as Kaartinen
Hannele Lanu
as Kiosk Vendor
Hannu Lauri
as Huhtinen
Heikki Nousiainen
as Toropainen
Esa Pakarinen Jr.
as Police Officer
Martti Pennanen
as Hunter
Eija Pokkinen
as Italian Tourist
Rita Polster
as Mrs. Vatanen
Elis Sella
as Judge
Jukka Sipilä
as Salosensaari
Arto Tuominen
as Karlsson
Matti Turunen
as Savolainen
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Stream The Year of the Hare online free in HD on Bowood.TV. A well-rated comedy and drama movie originally produced in FI and released in 1977, it's earned a solid 7.3/10 from 27 viewers worldwide.
About The Year of the Hare
Young advertising executive Vatanen suddenly quits his job and his whole life in Helsinki, and decides to spend a while in the Finnish wilderness. A wounded hare hit by a car becomes his travel companion. Together they find reclusion in the Finnish Lapland, soon to be disturbed by a noisy group of foreign tourists and their pretentious Finnish hosts. When the hare gets ill and needs to see a vet, Vatanen must return to the city and finally face the choice between his new and former life Running 129 minutes.
The Year of the Hare Cast and Characters
The cast features Antti Litja (as Kaarlo Vatanen), Kauko Helovirta (as Desk Sergeant), Markku Huhtamo (as Taxi Driver), Paavo Hukkinen (as Taxi Driver), and Juha Kandolin (as Miettinen). Their performances are a major reason The Year of the Hare has built such a passionate audience.
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The Year of the Hare flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts and sharp comedic timing that lands consistently. If you enjoy FI storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.
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How long is The Year of the Hare?
The Year of the Hare runs for 129 minutes (about 2.2 hours).
Is The Year of the Hare good? What's the rating?
The Year of the Hare holds a 7.3/10 rating based on 27 reviews — well above average.
Who is in the cast of The Year of the Hare?
The main cast includes Antti Litja, Kauko Helovirta, Markku Huhtamo, and Paavo Hukkinen, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is The Year of the Hare available in FI?
Yes — The Year of the Hare was originally produced in FI and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV. English subtitles are provided when available.
When was The Year of the Hare released?
The Year of the Hare was released in 1977.
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What is The Year of the Hare about?
The Year of the Hare is a Comedy/Drama film. Young advertising executive Vatanen suddenly quits his job and his whole life in Helsinki, and decides to spend a while in the Finnish wilderness. A wounded hare hit by a car becomes his travel companion. Together they find reclusion in the Finnish Lapland, soon to be disturbed by a noisy group of foreign tourists and their pretentious Finnish hosts. When the hare gets ill and needs to see a vet, Vatanen must return to the city and finally face the choice between his new and former life
When was The Year of the Hare released?
The Year of the Hare was released on December 23, 1977. It has a runtime of 2h 9m. The film was produced by Filminor.
Who stars in The Year of the Hare?
The Year of the Hare stars Antti Litja, Kauko Helovirta, Markku Huhtamo and Paavo Hukkinen. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.
Is The Year of the Hare available in HD?
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