Things We Do for Love (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 2013, Things We Do for Love is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Matti Ijäs, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. Vaarala, a reserved romantic photographer, has an odd artistic vision of loneliness: he takes serial photos of an empty park bench in remote spaces of nature. When he meets and falls in love with the spirited, unruly Ansa, his ‘bench’ is suddenly filled. But in order to be with her he has to not only overcome his own frailties, but also the impending danger of Ansa’s volatile ex-con ex, and then Ansa herself, a woman prone to impulsiveness and impetuousness.
Who’s in it. Things We Do for Love stars Krista Kosonen as Ansa, Tommi Korpela as Ismo, Sampo Sarkola as Toivo and Aurora Kuusisto as Suvi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Things We Do for Love has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Things We Do for Love page.
If you liked it. Fans of Things We Do for Love tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Things We Do for Love (2013)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Things We Do for Love change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Things We Do for Love worth watching?
- Things We Do for Love holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Things We Do for Love?
- Things We Do for Love stars Krista Kosonen, Tommi Korpela, Sampo Sarkola, Aurora Kuusisto and Lauri Romakkaniemi.
- When was Things We Do for Love released?
- Things We Do for Love was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.