Geography of Fear (2000): Cast & Plot
Geography of Fear is a 2000 drama thriller directed by Auli Mantila, starring Tanjalotta Räikkä as Oili Lyyra, oikeushammaslääkäri, Kari Sorvali and Anna-Elina Lyytikäinen. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 35m (95 min)
- Director
- Auli Mantila
- Original language
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Finnish - Studio
- Blind Spot Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Geography of Fear About?
The premise of Geography of Fear without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
The story underscores a demand for respect. After Oili’s sister is violently mugged and raped, the young forensic dentist discovers a covert network of women who have endured abuse. Determined to end the cycle of terror, they take justice into their own hands, confronting their oppressors and refusing to live in fear.
Geography of Fear Themes & Keywords
· 48 tags- rape
- revenge
- rape and revenge
- women
- young
- group
- female full frontal nudity
- female nudity
- female frontal nudity
- dentist
- fear
- f rated
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- security
- feminist
- patriarchy
- aggression
- hate
- respect
- driving instructor
- society
- men in society
- corpse
- homicide detective
- murder
- male female relationship
- homicide
- coroner
- vigilante gang
- vigilante
- chauvinism
- women in society
- sister sister relationship
- family relationships
- tv show
- police
- manslaughter
- lesbianism
- lecture
- hospital
- forensic pathology
- feminism
- death
- battery
- violence
- retribution
- feminist activism
- driving school
- based on novel
Geography of Fear Cast & Characters
Tanjalotta Räikkä leads the cast as Oili Lyyra, oikeushammaslääkäri, with Kari Sorvali as Eero Harakka, rikosetsivä and Anna-Elina Lyytikäinen as Laura Lyyra. Directed by Auli Mantila; 37 actors are credited in all.
- Director Auli Mantila
- Tanjalotta Räikkä as Oili Lyyra, oikeushammaslääkäri
- Kari Sorvali as Eero Harakka, rikosetsivä
- Anna-Elina Lyytikäinen as Laura Lyyra
- Leea Klemola as Maaru Tang
Also Starring in Geography of Fear
· 33 more- Pertti Sveholm Rainer Sakari Auvinen, autokoulun opettaja
- Sulevi Peltola Aaro Parkkinen, meritutkija
- Heikki Nousiainen Tarmo Lipponen, oikeuslääkäri
- Rea Mauranen TV-reportteri
- Eija Vilpas Saara Tanner
- Kaarina Hazard Kristiina Kukkonen
- Esko Roine Rutanen, autokoulun opettaja
- Elsa Saisio Riikka Malkavaara
- Robin Svartström Pirkola, autokoulun opettaja
- Lari Halme Lääketieteen opiskelija
- Johan Storgård Johan Ahlbäck, rikosetsivä
- Jaana Pesonen Konkonen, autokoulun opettaja
- Irma Junnilainen Johanna Louhimies
- Peter Nyman Peter Nyman, tv-toimittaja
- Emmi Pesonen Lääketieteen opiskelija
- Maaria Rantanen Leenakaisa Sukunen
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- Mikko Pörhölä Lääketieteen opiskelija
- Vappu Nalbantoglu Lääketieteen opiskelija
- Katri Viljamaa Lääketieteen opiskelija
- Susanna Indrén Naispoliisi
- Taisto Ryyti Preparaattori
- Hanno Eskola Lääketieteen opettaja
- Mikko Rautaniva Lääketieteen opiskelija
- Paavo Honkimäki Lääketieteen opiskelija
- Miko Silvennoinen Lääketieteen opiskelija
- Vesa Pekkanen Poliisi
- Galina Akimov Vanha rouva poliisiasemalla
- Kirsi Nurminen Kaisa Korkkala, osastonhoitaja
- Eila Kaarina Tervo Sairaanhoitaja potilashuoneessa
- Pia Mantila Sairaanhoitaja
- Tarja Eerola Sairaanhoitaja
- Marja-Leena Koskimaa Vastaanottovirkailija
- Pertti Keronen Lääkäri
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One more film directed by Auli Mantila: My Friend Henry.
Geography of Fear Plot Summary
What happens in Geography of Fear from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
On a chilly Helsinki morning, a decomposed body found in the harbor, dressed only in red swimming trunks, launches a careful and patient investigation led by forensic dentist Oili Lyyra and her dedicated detective partner and lover Eero Harakka. The case immediately pairs Oili with the pathologist Lipponen, whose expertise helps piece together the clues surrounding the unidentified corpse.
Full summary
The whole story of Geography of Fear, scene by scene
Geography of Fear Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Geography of Fear.
How Well Do You Know Geography of Fear?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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In which city is a decomposed body discovered in the harbor, setting the investigation in motion?
Geography of Fear Also Known As
8 alternative titles, including “Geographie der Angst” and “Zemljopis straha”.
- Also known as
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- Geographie der Angst
- Zemljopis straha
- Geografię strachu
- Geografía del miedo
- Komplizinnen aus Angst
- La Géographie de la peur
- Fruktans geografi
- Rädslans geografi
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Geography of Fear FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Geography of Fear, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Geography of Fear?
Geography of Fear runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).
When was Geography of Fear released?
Geography of Fear was released on January 21, 2000.
Who directed Geography of Fear?
Geography of Fear was directed by Auli Mantila.
More films by Auli Mantila Who is in the cast of Geography of Fear?
Geography of Fear stars Tanjalotta Räikkä as Oili Lyyra, oikeushammaslääkäri, Kari Sorvali as Eero Harakka, rikosetsivä and Anna-Elina Lyytikäinen as Laura Lyyra, among 37 credited actors.
Does Geography of Fear have a post-credit scene?
No. Geography of Fear has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Geography of Fear in?
The original language of Geography of Fear is Finnish.
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