The Christmas Party () is a 1996 Finnish crime comedy film directed by Jari Halonen.
Although the film's success at the box office was modest, critics gave positive reviews and, years after its release, the film has gained a strong cult reputation. At the 1997 Jussi Awards, Jorma Tommila was awarded for the Best Actor and Oiva Lohtander for the Best Supporting Actor.
Plot It tells the story of a group of four men who have previously committed a failed robbery that landed one of them in prison, and when he is released, the other members of the foursome decide to throw the biggest Christmas party ever in his honor.
Cast Jorma Tommila as Bona Merenkylä Antti Reini as Mike Merenkylä Rauno Juvonen as Joukka as Hämäläinen Sari Havas as Lea, Bona's wife Jari Halonen as Dahlgren, neighbor Maija-Liisa Peuhu as downstairs neighbor as Hessu, downstairs neighbor as lonely woman from upstairs
The film also features the musician M. A. Numminen in a short supporting role.
References
External links
The Christmas Party at AllMovie