Synopsis
M arrives in Helsinki only to be viciously attacked by thugs and pronounced dead by medics. He revives but with no memory of his past or his identity. He rebuilds his life from scratch, but the past inevitably catches up with him.
Scores
Overall Score
69.1
Popularity Percentile (Year)
63.0%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
65.3%
Review Aggregate
89.7
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is largely positive, with 98% of 88 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize lighthearted, stylized, dark. Most critics frame the film as an effective delivery of its core style and intent.
lightheartedstylizeddarkfunnyromanticupliftingvisually strikinggritty
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Markku Peltola | 2003 | $39,000 | $66,000 | (est) |
| Kati Outinen | 2003 | $24,000 | $41,000 | (est) |
| Annikki Tähti | 2003 | $18,000 | $31,000 | (est) |
| Juhani Niemelä | 2003 | $15,000 | $25,000 | (est) |
| Kaija Pakarinen | 2003 | $13,000 | $22,000 | (est) |
| Tähti-Koira | 2003 | $11,000 | $19,000 | (est) |
| Sakari Kuosmanen | 2003 | $10,000 | $17,000 | (est) |
| Marko Haavisto & Poutahoukat | 2003 | $9,000 | $15,000 | (est) |
| Esko Nikkari | 2003 | $8,000 | $14,000 | (est) |
| Outi Mäenpää | 2003 | $8,000 | $13,000 | (est) |
| Perti Sveholm | 2003 | $7,000 | $12,000 | (est) |
| Matti Wuori | 2003 | $7,000 | $12,000 | (est) |
| Aino Seppo | 2003 | $6,000 | $11,000 | (est) |
| Janne Hyytiäinen | 2003 | $6,000 | $10,000 | (est) |
| Elina Salo | 2003 | $6,000 | $10,000 | (est) |
| Anneli Sauli | 2003 | $6,000 | $10,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score98.0
RT critic review count97
Rotten Tomatoes audience score90.0
RT audience rating count5,000
IMDb rating7.6
IMDb votes28,160
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2003 | $921,847 | $1,571,649 |
| International | 2003 | $8,642,390 | $14,734,335 |
| Worldwide | 2003 | $9,564,237 | $16,305,984 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2003 | $3,917,880 | $6,679,558 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2003 | $57,000 | $97,179 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2003 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2003 | $11,351,000 | $19,352,221 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2003 | $20,708,000 | $35,304,888 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2003 | $368,739 | $628,660 |
| Total Revenues | 2003 | $36,402,618 | $62,062,506 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2003 | $1,206,000 | $2,056,099 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2003 | $1,085,000 (est) | $1,849,807 (est) |
| Participations | 2003 | $2,912,000 | $4,964,643 |
| Residuals ? | 2003 | $2,384,000 | $4,064,461 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2003 | $241,200 | $411,220 |
| Total Expenses | 2003 | $7,828,200 | $13,346,230 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2003 | $28,574,418 | $48,716,276 |
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