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Minna Haapkylä

Minna Haapkylä

Acting

Biography

Minna Haapkylä (born June 10, 1973, in Helsinki) is a Finnish actress. Trained at the Theatre Academy of Helsinki, graduating in 1997, she began her career at the Finnish National Theatre before establishing herself in film and television. She won the Jussi Award for Best Supporting Actress for Dog Nail Clipper (Koirankynnen leikkaaja, 2004) and Best Actress for The Interrogation (Kuulustelu, 2009). She has also appeared in French and international productions, notably in Eric Barbier's film The Serpent (Le Serpent, 2006). On television, she has taken part in numerous Scandinavian series, including Arctic Circle (Ivalo) and Bordertown (Sorjonen).

Known For

Christmas Story
7.2

Hundreds of years ago in Lapland, a little boy named Nikolas loses his family in an accident. The villagers decide to look after the orphaned boy together. Once a year - at Christmas - Nikolas moves to a new home. To show his gratitude, Nikolas decides to make toys for the children of the families as good-bye presents. Over the years, Nikolas's former adoptive families become many, and soon almost every house has presents on its doorstep on Christmas morning. At thirteen, Nikolas is sent to live and work with Iisakki, a grumpy old carpenter, who forbids Nikolas to continue making presents for Christmas. Gradually, however, Nikolas wins Iisakki's trust. Together they begin to look after the Christmas traditional that Nikolas has begun. When the aged Iisakki has to leave Nikolas and move away, the tradition of Christmas presents is once again at risk. Thankfully, Nikolas comes up with a solution that brings children joy every Christmas, even continuing to today.

Christmas Story

2007Movie
The Snake
6.1

A ruthless gang led by private detective Joseph Plender is extorting rich people and famous fashion photographer Vincent Mandel seems the next victim. He is married to Hélène, daughter of one of the richest people in Europe, but not quite happily. In fact the marriage is on the brink of a divorce and a judge is deciding who will take the two children. Can Hélène take them to Germany or will they stay with Vincent? Vincent has a lot on his mind and he improvises when model Sofia Kippiani comes to his studio, but his makeup crew doesn't show up. Before he knows it, he is accused of a rape. Things go worse and worse for Vincent, he sees his entire life slipping away and, most importantly, he might lose his children. But why does his former schoolmate Joseph Plender seek contact with Vincent and even solve a nasty problem for him? Does Plender want something more than money?

The Snake

2006Movie