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Kiss Me in the Rain (1999): Cast

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Kiss Me in the Rain is a 1999 drama directed by Veikko Aaltonen, starring Eeva Litmanen as Maire Linnainmaa, Matti Onnismaa and Esko Salminen. It runs 1 hour 41 minutes.

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Kiss Me in the Rain (1999) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 41m (101 min)
Director
Veikko Aaltonen
Genre
Drama
Original language
Finnish
Studio
Kinotar
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Kiss Me in the Rain About?

The premise of Kiss Me in the Rain without spoilers.

Maire, a middle‑aged woman, spends most of her time alone while her husband travels abroad for work. In their large house she numbs the emptiness by immersing herself in tragic tabloid stories. Obsessed with a case of a young mother whose husband was killed and the murderer escaped, she befriends the grieving widow, who would rather forget the past and move on.

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Cast & crew

Kiss Me in the Rain Cast & Characters

Eeva Litmanen leads the cast as Maire Linnainmaa, with Matti Onnismaa and Esko Salminen. Directed by Veikko Aaltonen; 6 actors are credited in all.

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More from Veikko Aaltonen

More films directed by Veikko Aaltonen: Not Withholding Anything from You, Trench Road, Our Father… and The Prodigal Son.

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FAQ

Kiss Me in the Rain FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Kiss Me in the Rain, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Kiss Me in the Rain?

Kiss Me in the Rain runs 1 hour 41 minutes (101 minutes).

When was Kiss Me in the Rain released?

Kiss Me in the Rain was released on September 17, 1999.

Who directed Kiss Me in the Rain?

Kiss Me in the Rain was directed by Veikko Aaltonen.

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Who is in the cast of Kiss Me in the Rain?

Kiss Me in the Rain stars Eeva Litmanen as Maire Linnainmaa, Matti Onnismaa and Esko Salminen, among 6 credited actors.

Does Kiss Me in the Rain have a post-credit scene?

No. Kiss Me in the Rain has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Kiss Me in the Rain in?

The original language of Kiss Me in the Rain is Finnish.

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