Hello, Mr. Kivi (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 3
Released in 1984, Hello, Mr. Kivi is a drama film directed by Timo Linnasalo, running about 88 minutes.
What it’s about. Eccentric small town librarian Helinä struggles between everyday life and her love for the theatre, directing amateurs for a play by the famous Finnish writer Aleksis Kivi. She still carries the torch for her teenage sweetheart Leo, now a married chimney sweeper but still an aspiring playwright, despite his wife's opinions. Helinä thinks Leo is Aleksis Kivi, and so does Leo himself. Discouraged by the society, they end up in a mental institution but finally manage to stage an outdoor premiere of the play.
Who’s in it. Hello, Mr. Kivi stars Kristiina Elstelä as Helinä, Markku Huhtamo as Leo, Ragni Grönblom as Sister and Antti Litja as Medical Director Manninen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.0/10, Hello, Mr. Kivi has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hello, Mr. Kivi page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hello, Mr. Kivi tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hello, Mr. Kivi (1984)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Hello, Mr. Kivi change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Hello, Mr. Kivi worth watching?
- Hello, Mr. Kivi holds an audience score of 3.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hello, Mr. Kivi?
- Hello, Mr. Kivi stars Kristiina Elstelä, Markku Huhtamo, Ragni Grönblom, Antti Litja and Kirsti Otsamo.
- When was Hello, Mr. Kivi released?
- Hello, Mr. Kivi was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.