Thomas
Thomas, a former doctor, a widower, lives alone in a basement apartment in Helsinki. His routine becomes even more limited when his misanthropic brother dies, reducing Thomas' human contact to practically nil. As with many seniors, he's basically invisible to passersby, though Thomas in particular avoids engaging with those around him. When he runs into his estranged daughter Marie, he tries to create a bridge.
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Released
- 2008
- Country
- Finland
Details
Release year: 2008
Storyline
Thomas, a former doctor, a widower, lives alone in a basement apartment in Helsinki. His routine becomes even more limited when his misanthropic brother dies, reducing Thomas' human contact to practically nil. As with many seniors, he's basically invisible to passersby, though Thomas in particular avoids engaging with those around him. When he runs into his estranged daughter Marie, he tries to create a bridge.
Top credits
Lasse Pöysti — Thomas- Mauri Heikkilä — Johannes
- Visa Koiso-Kanttila — Pappi
Pentti Siimes — Tuomari
User reviews
Pöysti and Siimes in a deeply touching movie about aging and loneliness
Nice but too long
Technical specs
- Color
- Color
Photos 1