The Finnish Line
2024 TV series or program
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The Finnish Line is a 2024 American romantic comedy Christmas television film directed by Dustin Rikert. It tells the story of Anya, a Finnish-American woman who, following in her late father's footsteps, arrives in Finnish Lapland to participate in a sled dog competition.[1] The film stars Kim Matula, Beau Mirchoff and Nichole Sakura.[2]
GenreRomantic comedy
Teleplay by
- John Bellina
- Talia Gonzalez
- Nicole Drespel
Directed byDustin Rikert
Starring
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| Genre | Romantic comedy |
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| Directed by | Dustin Rikert |
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| Original language | English |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Andrew Gernhard |
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| Cinematography | Tómas Örn Tómasson |
| Editor | Bryan Capri |
| Running time | 84 minutes |
| Production company | Hallmark Media |
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| Network | Hallmark Channel |
| Release | December 1, 2024 |
The film was shot both in Iceland and also in Finnish Lapland, such as in the Santa Claus Village located in Rovaniemi.[2][3][4] The film was broadcast on the Hallmark Channel on 1 December 2024.[5]
Cast
- Kim Matula as Anya Kivelä
- Hildur Karitas Einarsdóttir as Young Anya
- Beau Mirchoff as Cole Olsen
- Nichole Sakura as Elyse
- Benedikt Gröndal as Lavi
- Páll Sigþór Pálsson as Monty White
- Hinrik Ólafsson as Jaak
- Arnar Dan Kristjánsson as Beckett Turtledove
- Hjörtur Jóhann Jónsson as Bryce Turtledove
- Tinna Björt Guðjónsdóttir as Nitaro Mendez
- Kolbrún Helga Friðriksdóttir as Willa
- Níels Thibaud Girerd as Reporter
- Gretar Bjarnarson as Uncle Ollie
- Ragnheiður Steindórsdóttir as Aunt Hilma
- Vaatu Kervinen as Young Child
- Ingi Hrafn Hilmarsson as Hans Kivelä
- Telma Huld Jóhannesdóttir as Mother
- Pyry Puurunen as Santa Claus