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Karaoke Paradise
Karaoke Paradise

Karaoke Paradise

Finns don't show their feelings - they sing karaoke

Genres

Documentary

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Evi, Finland’s most experienced karaoke hostess, wants to hug her customers’ pain away. With thousands of bars and kilometres behind her, yet again she packs her equipment and travels through the northern landscapes of Finland. Toni, the shyest guy in the world, catches everyone’s eye on the stage. Kari is searching for love and sings in his empty karaoke car repair shop. Elina can hardly walk because of Parkinson’s, but punk songs make her dance. Laura sings because talking is too painful. Karaoke Paradise is a story of how the Finns have found a unique way out of loneliness.

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

Finnish

Runtime

72 mins

Rating

6.6/10

Release Date

12 August 2022

Country

Finland

Cast

Evi Salmelin

Evi Salmelin

Self

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