The Storage 2 (2018): Cast & Plot
The Storage 2 is a 2018 comedy directed by Taru Mäkelä, starring Aku Hirviniemi as Raninen, Kari-Pekka Toivonen and Minttu Mustakallio. It runs 1 hour 38 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 38m (98 min)
- Director
- Taru Mäkelä
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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Finnish - Studio
- Kinosto
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Storage 2 About?
The premise of The Storage 2 without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Two friends, Rousku and Raninen, attempt to escape unemployment by starting a construction company. Despite a lack of formal training, they try to navigate the challenges of entrepreneurship, relying on each other to handle the financial aspects. They soon discover that dealing with clients can be difficult, and Rousku confronts personal issues as he reflects on his role as a father to his daughter.
The Storage 2 Cast & Characters
Aku Hirviniemi leads the cast as Raninen, with Kari-Pekka Toivonen as Antero Rousku and Minttu Mustakallio as Karita. Directed by Taru Mäkelä; 54 actors are credited in all.
- Director Taru Mäkelä
- Aku Hirviniemi as Raninen
- Kari-Pekka Toivonen as Antero Rousku
- Minttu Mustakallio as Karita
- Emilia Karilampi as Jessica
Also Starring in The Storage 2
· 50 more- Vesa Vierikko Jylhäkorpi
- Esko Salminen Kataja
- Hannele Lauri Ritva, Karita's mother
- Juha Muje store manager
- Maria Järvenhelmi Hoitaja
- Pirkko Hämäläinen Opettaja
- Leena Uotila Ene
- Kai Lehtinen Alpo
- Jarkko Niemi Tomi
- Sanna-Kaisa Palo Salme
- Anna-Leena Härkönen Hausfraubaun henkilöstöpäällikkö
- Eeva Litmanen Rotanmyrkkynainen
- Ulla Tapaninen Kirsti
- Niina Koponen Liina
- Katja Küttner Petjan äiti
- Ylermi Rajamaa Ykä
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- Irina Pulkka Kuraattori
- Mazdak Nassir Herra Khamenei
- Vera Kiiskinen Sosiaalivirkailija Maaninen
- Satu Paavola Kadri
- Juha Svahn Kossumies
- Outi Alanen Karaoke-emäntä
- Minna Kivelä Poliisi
- Kasimir Baltzar Verovirkailija
- Oula Kitti Säveltäjä-akateemikko
- Klaus Klemola Tyytymätön asiakas
- Henri Kapulainen Sakumies
- Topi Tarvainen Viinanostajapoika
- Ari Murto Tanssiryhmäläinen laivalla
- Hope Achan Breezertyttö
- Jaakko Selin Helsingin herra
- Veli-Pekka Hänninen Ortodoksipappi
- Jarno Pimperi Tanssiryhmäläinen laivalla
- Taina West Sosiaalivirkailija Siira
- Siiri Lehtinen Kossutyttö
- Senni Uusitalo Essotyttö
- Malla Kuuranne Kioskin myyjä
- Reetta Ristimäki Työtä hakeva matalapalkkanainen
- Sirpa Kähkönen Työtä hakeva matalapalkkanainen
- Lilli Lindblom Työtä hakeva matalapalkkanainen
- Irina Krohn Työtä hakeva matalapalkkanainen
- Sona Hy Työtä hakeva nuori mies
- Mika Tepsa Helsingin herra
- Aku Raita Tanssiryhmäläinen laivalla
- Mikko Autio Tanssiryhmäläinen laivalla
- Topias Salonen Tanssiryhmäläinen laivalla
- Brita Kuronen Vanhusrallin erikoisvieras
- Eki Kuronen Vanhusrallin erikoisvieras
- Sirkka Salomaa Vanhusrallin erikoisvieras
- Ritva Virtamo Vanhusrallin erikoisvieras
More from Taru Mäkelä
More films directed by Taru Mäkelä: Kulkuset kulkuset, Täydellinen joulu, Eila, Rampe and Baby Girl and August Fools.
The Storage 2 Plot Summary
What happens in The Storage 2 from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Antero Rousku, Kari-Pekka Toivonen, a hardware store worker, and his friend Raninen, Aku Hirviniemi, anchor the story. Rousku lives with Karita, Minttu Mustakallio, and their teenage daughter Jessica, Emilia Karilampi. The film bypasses the Varasto epilogue, presenting Raninen as unemployed and financially strained rather than a lottery winner, and it shows Rousku also losing his job due to his abrasive manner and poor customer service.
Together, they launch a rough-and-ready construction venture, attempting to steal customers from their communist competitor Jylhäkorpi, Vesa Vierikko, and to pilfer supplies from Kataja’s hardware store, Esko Salminen. Their lack of professional skill quickly becomes evident as project after project fails, turning the story into a satirical look at Finnish workers’ perceived incompetence and laziness in contrast with the supposed diligence of foreign labor.
Full summary
The whole story of The Storage 2, scene by scene
The Storage 2 Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Storage 2.
How Well Do You Know The Storage 2?
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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Who portrays the lead character Antero Rousku?
The Storage 2 Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “储藏2” and “Lagret 2”.
- Also known as
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- 储藏2
- Lagret 2
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The Storage 2 FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Storage 2, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Storage 2?
The Storage 2 runs 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).
When was The Storage 2 released?
The Storage 2 was released on February 16, 2018.
Who directed The Storage 2?
The Storage 2 was directed by Taru Mäkelä.
More films by Taru Mäkelä Who is in the cast of The Storage 2?
The Storage 2 stars Aku Hirviniemi as Raninen, Kari-Pekka Toivonen as Antero Rousku and Minttu Mustakallio as Karita, among 54 credited actors.
Does The Storage 2 have a post-credit scene?
No. The Storage 2 has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Storage 2 in?
The original language of The Storage 2 is Finnish.
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