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The Finnish Line

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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, an Finnish-American woman who, following in her late father's footsteps, arrives in Finnish Lapland to participate in a sled dog competition.[1] The film is starring by Kim Matula, Beau Mirchoff and Nichole Sakura.[2]

The film was shot both in Iceland and also in Finnish Lapland, such as in the Santa Claus Village located in Rovaniemi.[2][3][4] The film was broadcast on the Hallmark Channel on 1 December 2024.[5]

Cast

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  • 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

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References

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  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. ^ a b 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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