Raspberry Boat Refugee (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 2014, Raspberry Boat Refugee is a comedy film directed by Leif Lindblom, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. Mikko Virtanen feels like a Swedish soul trapped in a Finnish body. Full of disgust for everything Finnish, he sees Sweden as heaven. Upon meeting a suicidal Swedish psychologist Mikael Anderson, he seizes an opportunity for an identity switch. Raspberry Boat Refugee is a comedy about cultural differences in the Nordic countries, their nationalism and, not least, prejudices about our neighbours. It also proves how futile it is to try to escape oneself.
Who’s in it. Raspberry Boat Refugee stars Jonas Karlsson as Mikko Virtanen, Josephine Bornebusch as Maria, Frida Hallgren as Lotta and Erik Johansson as Mikael, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Raspberry Boat Refugee has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Raspberry Boat Refugee page.
If you liked it. Fans of Raspberry Boat Refugee tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Raspberry Boat Refugee (2014)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Raspberry Boat Refugee change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Raspberry Boat Refugee worth watching?
- Raspberry Boat Refugee holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Raspberry Boat Refugee?
- Raspberry Boat Refugee stars Jonas Karlsson, Josephine Bornebusch, Frida Hallgren, Erik Johansson and Suzanne Reuter.
- When was Raspberry Boat Refugee released?
- Raspberry Boat Refugee was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.