The Year of the Hare
Storyline & Synopsis
Young advertising executive Vatanen suddenly quits his job and his whole life in Helsinki, and decides to spend a while in the Finnish wilderness. A wounded hare hit by a car becomes his travel companion. Together they find reclusion in the Finnish Lapland, soon to be disturbed by a noisy group of foreign tourists and their pretentious Finnish hosts. When the hare gets ill and needs to see a vet, Vatanen must return to the city and finally face the choice between his new and former life
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Quick Facts: The Year of the Hare
When was The Year of the Hare released?
The Year of the Hare was released on 23 December 1977.
Who stars in The Year of the Hare?
The movie stars Antti Litja, Kauko Helovirta, Markku Huhtamo, Paavo Hukkinen, Juha Kandolin.
Who directed The Year of the Hare?
The Year of the Hare is directed by Risto Jarva.
What is the IMDb rating of The Year of the Hare?
The Year of the Hare has an IMDb rating of 7.5/10 from 2K votes.
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