Scene from Joulumaa (2017)

First Appearances:

• Aita (2001) as Kati Heinonen

Most Important Roles:

• The Prince of Soap (2006) as Jonna
• Light Light Light (2023) as Satu-Siiri as an Adult
• Summertime (2014) as Iiris
• The Escapists (2013) as Asta
• Wonderland (2017) as Unna
• Helsinki Mansplaining Massacre (2018) as Essi
• The Date (2012) as Mirka
• Ladies of Steel (2020) as University Professor
• The Good Son (2011) as Karita / waitress
• Armi Alive! (2015) as Eriika Ratia

Career Highlights:

• The Prince of Soap (2006)
• Light Light Light (2023)
• Summertime (2014)
• The Escapists (2013)
• Wonderland (2017)
• Helsinki Mansplaining Massacre (2018)
• The Date (2012)
• Ladies of Steel (2020)
• The Good Son (2011)
• Armi Alive! (2015)

Anna Paavilainen starred in 'Joulumaa' (2017), playing Helena, a woman struggling with anxiety and loneliness during Christmas after her husband leaves her for a younger woman. Her best friend invites her to spend Christmas on a farm as she can no longer afford to celebrate at home.

Alternate Names: Ritva Rantasila

Physical Characteristics: N/A

First Appearances:

• Apinan vuosi (1983) as Classmate

Most Important Roles:

• Raid (2003) as Tarja Piirainen
• Apinan vuosi (1983) as Classmate
• Goodbye, Trainmen (1992) as Hapa's wife
• Macbeth (1987) as Laulajatar
• Suolaista ja makeaa (1995) as Amor
• Lakeuden kutsu (2000) as Kaisu Hakala
• Bordertown: The Mural Murders (2021) as Kriminologi
• Sotapoika (1993) as Kaarina
• Absolution (2015) as Hanna
• That Special Summer (2007) as Sirkka

Career Highlights:

• Raid (2003)
• Apinan vuosi (1983)
• Goodbye, Trainmen (1992)
• Macbeth (1987)
• Suolaista ja makeaa (1995)
• Lakeuden kutsu (2000)
• Bordertown: The Mural Murders (2021)
• Sotapoika (1993)
• Absolution (2015)
• That Special Summer (2007)

Mari Rantasila, a versatile Finnish artist, has earned recognition as an actress, director, and singer, notably winning the prestigious Jussi Award.

Alternate Names: Milka Alroth

Physical Characteristics: N/A

First Appearances:

• Vääpeli Körmy ja marsalkan sauva (1990) as Mariina

Most Important Roles:

• Albums and Photographs (2015) as Mother
• What Remains (2024) as Elin Storm
• Shades of Happiness (2005) as Helena
• Boy Upside Down (2014) as Pappi
• Vääpeli Körmy ja marsalkan sauva (1990) as Mariina
• The Missile (2024) as Hanski
• Parked (2010) as Juliana
• That Special Summer (2007) as Ester Ruotsalainen
• Twisted Roots (2009) as Mirjami
• Memory of Water (2022) as Scientist on a CD

Career Highlights:

• Albums and Photographs (2015)
• What Remains (2024)
• Shades of Happiness (2005)
• Boy Upside Down (2014)
• Vääpeli Körmy ja marsalkan sauva (1990)
• The Missile (2024)
• Parked (2010)
• That Special Summer (2007)
• Twisted Roots (2009)
• Memory of Water (2022)

Milka Ahlroth played Helena in 'Joulumaa' (2017). After her husband left her for a younger woman, Helena finds herself anxious about spending Christmas alone. Her best friend invites her to spend Christmas on a farm.