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Gracious Night (2020): Cast

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Gracious Night is a 2020 drama directed by Mika Kaurismäki, starring Pertti Sveholm as Heikki, Kari Heiskanen and Timo Torikka. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.

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Gracious Night (2020) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 30m (90 min)
Director
Mika Kaurismäki
Genre
Drama
Original language
Finnish
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Gracious Night About?

The premise of Gracious Night without spoilers.

Three men spend an evening at a bar facing uncertain times due to pandemic restrictions. The bartender, Heikki, offers support to his friend Risto, a healthcare worker recovering from a demanding shift. Their relaxed atmosphere is disrupted when a persistent stranger enters, seeking to charge his mobile phone and unwilling to depart, leading to an unexpected turn of events.

Gracious Night Themes & Keywords

· 36 tags
  • bar
  • pandemic
  • covid 19
  • isolation
  • candle
  • candlelit room
  • finnish man
  • drinking alcohol
  • psychotronic film
  • virus
  • medical doctor
  • jogging
+24 more
  • covid lockdown
  • telephone call
  • radio news
  • husband wife relationship
  • middle aged man
  • contemplating arson
  • intoxication
  • discussion
  • male female relationship
  • arthouse film
  • spring
  • drunken man
  • finland
  • helsinki finland
  • drunken woman
  • cigarillo smoking
  • covid 19 pandemic
  • social worker
  • may day
  • surgeon
  • night
  • 2020s
  • bar owner
  • jukebox
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Cast & crew

Gracious Night Cast & Characters

Pertti Sveholm leads the cast as Heikki, with Kari Heiskanen as Risto and Timo Torikka as Juhani. Directed by Mika Kaurismäki; 9 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Mika Kaurismäki

More films directed by Mika Kaurismäki, best-rated first: The Girl King, Long Good Thursday, Hassisen Kone 40 Years After and The Grump: In Search of an Escort.

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Videos

Gracious Night Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Gracious Night.

GRACIOUS NIGHT Teaser | PÖFF 2020
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Gracious Night Also Known As

9 alternative titles, including “Az éjszaka megbocsát (A megváltás éjszakája)” and “자비로운 밤”.

Also known as
  • Az éjszaka megbocsát (A megváltás éjszakája)
  • 자비로운 밤
  • Благосердная ночь
  • Eine Nacht in Helsinki
  • O noapte plină de grație
  • Az éjszaka megbocsát
  • Milosrdná noc
  • 惬意的夜晚
  • Czuła noc

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FAQ

Gracious Night FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Gracious Night, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Gracious Night?

Gracious Night runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

When was Gracious Night released?

Gracious Night was released on November 17, 2020.

Who directed Gracious Night?

Gracious Night was directed by Mika Kaurismäki.

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Who is in the cast of Gracious Night?

Gracious Night stars Pertti Sveholm as Heikki, Kari Heiskanen as Risto and Timo Torikka as Juhani, among 9 credited actors.

Does Gracious Night have a post-credit scene?

No. Gracious Night has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Gracious Night in?

The original language of Gracious Night is Finnish.

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