The Potato Venture
"A 17th-century start-up comedy"
Overview
A young Start-up entrepreneur tries to start importing potato to 17th century Finland. The new class of bourgeoisie is emerging and shaking up the stagnant spirit of the era. But nobody believes in potato, and the Turnip-Sellers Guild decides to squash the disturbance caused by the young entrepreneurs. In the end, the bumpy road of potatoes grows into mythical proportions.
Movie Details
Budget
$2.2M
$2,200,000
Languages
Finnish
Studio
Yellow Film & TV
Key Crew
Jorma Reinilä
Executive Producer
Joona Tena
Director
Pekko Pesonen
Writer
Olli Haikka
Producer
Cast
Joonas Nordman
Untamo
Kari Hietalahti
Kalevi
Kari Ketonen
Adviser
Mikko Penttilä
Axel
Linnea Leino
Cross-Eyes
Alex Anton
Magnus
Antti Luusuaniemi
Lars
Petteri Pennilä
Lord
Jouko Ahola
Birger's Guard #1
Tommi Korpela
Bisnesenkeli
Hannes Suominen
Bucket Bro
Antti Tuomas Heikkinen
Wheelbarrow Bro
Lauri Maijala
Booze Baron
Joel Hirvonen
Communications soldier
Mikko Neuvonen
Shaman
Ville Myllyrinne
Bishop
Elias Keränen
Diving Bell Boy
Marc Gassot
Jester
Mimosa Willamo
Twin #1
Linda Manelius
Twin #2
