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2024 multi-national TV series or program
The Finnish Line
GenreRomantic comedy
Teleplay by
  • John Bellina
  • Talia Gonzalez
  • Nicole Drespel
Directed byDustin Rikert
Starring
Music by
  • Sami Goldberg
  • Kara Talve
Country of origin
  • United States
  • Iceland
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producerAndrew Gernhard
Producers
  • Bui Baldvinsson
  • Arnar Knutsson
  • Molly M. Mayeux
CinematographyTómas Örn Tómasson
EditorBryan Capri
Running time84 minutes
Production companyHallmark Media
Original release
NetworkHallmark Channel
ReleaseDecember 1, 2024 (2024-12-01)

The Finnish Line is a 2024 American romantic comedy Christmas television film directed by Dustin Rikert. It tells the story of Anya, a Finnish-American woman who, following in her late father's footsteps, arrives in Finnish Lapland to participate in a sled dog competition. The film is starring by Kim Matula, Beau Mirchoff and Nichole Sakura.

The film was shot both in Iceland and also in Finnish Lapland, such as in the Santa Claus Village located in Rovaniemi. The film was broadcast on the Hallmark Channel on 1 December 2024.

Cast

  • Kim Matula as Anya Kivelä
    • Hildur Karitas Einarsdóttir as Young Anya
  • Beau Mirchoff as Cole Olsen
  • Nichole Sakura as Elyse
  • Benedikt Gröndal as Lavi
  • Páll Sigþór Pálsson as Monty White
  • Hinrik Ólafsson as Jaak
  • Arnar Dan Kristjánsson as Beckett Turtledove
  • Hjörtur Jóhann Jónsson as Bryce Turtledove
  • Tinna Björt Guðjónsdóttir as Nitaro Mendez
  • Kolbrún Helga Friðriksdóttir as Willa
  • Níels Thibaud Girerd as Reporter
  • Gretar Bjarnarson as Uncle Ollie
  • Ragnheiður Steindórsdóttir as Aunt Hilma
  • Vaatu Kervinen as Young Child
  • Ingi Hrafn Hilmarsson as Hans Kivelä
  • Telma Huld Jóhannesdóttir as Mother
  • Pyry Puurunen as Santa Claus

See also

References

  1. Casale, Mady (3 December 2024). "Stream It Or Skip It: 'The Finnish Line' on Hallmark, Where A Sled Dog Race In Finland Sets the Stage for Romance and Redemption". Decider. Retrieved 13 December 2024.
  2. ^ King, Anne (22 March 2024). "Hallmark's The Finnish Line Takes Us All The Way To Santa's Village". Celebrating The Soaps. Retrieved 13 December 2024.
  3. Mikkilä, Lotta (8 November 2024). "Kliseisistä jouluelokuvista tunnettu amerikkalaisyhtiö julkaisee Suomeen sijoittuvan romanttisen komedian". Helsingin Sanomat (in Finnish). Retrieved 13 December 2024.
  4. Myllykoski, Paula; Leinonen, Pauliina (8 December 2024). "Lapissa kuvattu rakkauselokuva hurmasi amerikkalaiset – yksi asia kiinnittää suomalaiskatsojan huomion". Ilta-Sanomat (in Finnish). Retrieved 13 December 2024.
  5. Rose, Mike (1 December 2024). "'The Finnish Line' premiere: Where to watch Hallmark movie tonight". cleveland.com. Retrieved 13 December 2024.

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