Twisted Roots (2009): Cast & Box Office
Twisted Roots is a 2009 drama directed by Saara Saarela, starring Pertti Sveholm as Mikko, Silva Robbins and Antti Litja. It runs 1 hour 39 minutes and earned $52,943 worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 39m (99 min)
- Director
- Saara Saarela
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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Finnish - Studio
- Edith Film
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Twisted Roots About?
The premise of Twisted Roots without spoilers.
In this stylish Finnish drama, a family's hidden wishes and secrets surface. Mikko learns he carries a hereditary disease, making him doubt how long he can run the family business passed down from his father. He must tell his teenage daughter and adult son they may share the same genes. Meanwhile, imaginative eight‑year‑old Lumi, a Chinese adoptee, wrestles with her roots.
Twisted Roots Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- 8 year old
- illness
- genes
- secret
- roots
- f rated
- winter
- christmas
- fatal illness
- rare illness
- winter swimming
- economic problem
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- family crisis
- crisis
- custom
- family company
- blood sample
- heredical illness
- parent child relationship
- diagnosis
- sex scene
- teenage sex
- teenager
- talking with the dead
- death
- illusion
- father son conflict
- father son reunion
- sauna
- commune
- hole in wall
- loan
- antique shop
- legacy
- generation
- heredity
- sickness
- female nudity
- male frontal nudity
- male nudity
- family problems
- dysfunctional family
- adopted daughter
- family secret
- huntington's disease
- heritage
- teenage girl
- father daughter relationship
- father son relationship
- husband wife relationship
Twisted Roots Cast & Characters
Pertti Sveholm leads the cast as Mikko, with Silva Robbins as Lumi and Antti Litja as Isoisä. Directed by Saara Saarela; 15 actors are credited in all.
- Director Saara Saarela
- Pertti Sveholm as Mikko
- Silva Robbins as Lumi
- Antti Litja as Isoisä
- Jarkko Pajunen as Janne Savio
Also Starring in Twisted Roots
· 11 more- Niko Saarela Sakari
- Johannes Holopainen Kosmo
- Meri Nenonen Marlene
- Milka Ahlroth Mirjami
- Vieno Saaristo Mummi
- Mohamed Sharif El Bouari Neurologi
- Geng Sheng Liang Naapuripariskunta
- Yan Ming Li Naapuripariskunta
- Emma Louhivuori Pihla
- Leo Leppäaho Jesse
- Uuna Saarela Valokuvan tyttö
Twisted Roots Box Office
Twisted Roots grossed $52,943 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$52.9K
- International
- $52.9K
Twisted Roots Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “Vridna rötter” and “Splatane korzenie”.
- Also known as
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- Vridna rötter
- Splatane korzenie
- Génes á l'envers
- ッイステツド・ ルーツ
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Twisted Roots FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Twisted Roots, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Twisted Roots?
Twisted Roots runs 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).
When was Twisted Roots released?
Twisted Roots was released on October 9, 2009.
Who directed Twisted Roots?
Twisted Roots was directed by Saara Saarela.
More films by Saara Saarela Who is in the cast of Twisted Roots?
Twisted Roots stars Pertti Sveholm as Mikko, Silva Robbins as Lumi and Antti Litja as Isoisä, among 15 credited actors.
How much did Twisted Roots make at the box office?
Twisted Roots grossed $52,943 worldwide.
Does Twisted Roots have a post-credit scene?
No. Twisted Roots has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Twisted Roots in?
The original language of Twisted Roots is Finnish.
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