John Lundsten
Writing
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The name of the person is a thirtysomething, work shy and relaxed Kimmo.
Kimmo

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Modernit miehet

A man in his 40s hires a handyman to help out with his daily chores. Soon, he finds himself in competition for the love of his family.
The Hired Hand

In October 1930, a group of officers belonging to the Finnish army's top leadership decided, after a night of drinking, to kidnap Finland's retired first president, Ståhlberg. The Finnish people were divided in the aftermath of the civil war, and the political atmosphere was turbulent and tense. However, the kidnapping went wrong right from the start when the incompetent henchmen recruited for the job were forced to take the president's stubborn wife, Ester Ståhlberg, with them.
The Kidnapping of a President

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Napamiehet

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Etsijät

On the brink of divorce a middle aged man, Olavi, retreats to his cabin by the lake. After a few days he finds that the ceiling has come down making him unable to stand up straight. His friend Tuomas arrives and insists that something has to be done whereas Olavi is content with the limited space.
The Ceiling

The birthday of twin boys, Mökö and Luru, takes the family Kiljunen to Helsinki, where their dog gets accidentally switched with the president's dog. Mökö and Luru rush to save their dog, while mother and father Kiljunen take over the city from land, sea and air.
The Hullabaloos!

A story about a relationship with problems. She is upset at how Swedish speaking Finns are treated in their home country. He is seriously constipated. Will the relationship survive when her idealism clashes with his biological needs?
Mandatory Swedish

Ten-year-old Marja is sent to fetch milk for her baby brother. On the way there are things even more dangerous than the thin ice.
The Blanket

Documentary about the pedigrees of punk featuring The Boomtown Rats, Sex Pistols, Pretenders, The Clash, The Jam, Madness, Ian Dury & The Blockheads, The Specials, Secret Affair, and many ...
Punk and Its Aftershocks
A traffic warden runs into a surprising argument with a persisting customer.
The Fascist

Aava has but one wish: to get a dog. Meanwhile, her parents' marriage is falling apart.
The Stick

Single father is horrified to discover his daughter inexplicably disappears when she falls asleep.
In Dreams

The dissolution of a family in 10 minutes.
The Explosion of a Swimming Ring

One winter in the 1930’s somewhere in northern Finland, a first communion ceremony is interrupted by the arrival of mobile dental surgery. All the children in the village must have their teeth replaced with sets of dentures as a communion gift to prevent future problems. The fate of Juha’s teeth seems to be sealed, unless a higher power decides to intervene…
God's Teeth

Grandma is an inventor, grandpa is a DIY enthusiast, and their dog is a rascal. This summer is going to be fun.
Rosa & Dara – Their Great Summer Adventure

Annukka tries to decide whether to take her husband's surname upon marriage or not. Her best friend has a clear opinion about this problem.
Just a Name
Annastiina Kankaanrinta is the politician who started lex70 - the law limits Finnish citizenship to 70 years, which makes the 70th anniversary of the citizens' 70th birthday effectively a public euthanasia day. Now Annastiina is preparing for her own death day. The death celebrations have been carefully prepared, but as the final frontier looms, the surface of a perfect life begins to crack.
Overtime
The life of a great man, his deeds and their impact on his family.