Laugh or Die (2018)

About Laugh or Die

Parikka, the actor once called the Funniest Man in Finland, and his troupe are about to be executed for the atrocities committed during the Civil War in Finland. Jaeger Lieutenant Nyborg, an admirer of Parikka, suspects a definite miscarriage of justice. He wants to save the actors. The forthcoming visit of the German General von der Goltz to the prison island provides him with a suitable opportunity. Nyborg suggests that the actors prepare a comical performance for the visitor and not be shot. Instead, they will be given a new trial. Preparing a comedy in the horrible circumstances, in the midst of hunger and death, seems quite an overwhelming task. Only a handful of real actors are still alive, the rest of the troupe consists of stagehands. Parikka has to use all his inventive skills to be able to produce something funny.

Laugh or Die release dates in Australia

First release (worldwide)

16 March 2018

Release dates: TMDB.

Cast and crew of Laugh or Die

• Martti Suosaloas Toivo Parikka
• Jani Volanenas Hjalmar Kalm
• Leena Pöystias Helen Kalm
• Paavo Kinnunenas Alfred Nyborg
• Vesa Vierikkoas Johansson
• Jussi Nikkiläas Aulis
• Tommi Eronenas Elo
• Panu Vauhkonenas Rautio
• Palefaceas Äimälä
• Rüdiger Klinkas Von Der Goltz
• Anton Kettunenas German soldier
• Marko Pesonenas Prisoner cook
• Jussi Lehtonenas Hannula
• Marcus Häggas Ramcke
• Sökö Kaukorantaas Siikander

Director

Heikki Kujanpää

Writer

Heikki Kujanpää, Mikko Reitala

Producer

Klaus Heydemann

Original Music Composer

Timo Hietala

Director of Photography

Heikki Färm

Cast and crew: TMDB.