Pärnu becomes the seventh main character of Finland's most anticipated 2027 film

Pärnu, Estonia, is set to become the seventh main character in the highly anticipated Finnish film "Good Years," scheduled for release in early 2027. The movie centers on the Pärnu vacations and the evolving dreams of three Finnish couples navigating their mature years.

Filming for "Good Years," directed by acclaimed Finnish director Pamela Tola, recently concluded in Pärnu after a month-long shoot. The filmmakers, along with Visit Estonia, view Pärnu as a nostalgic destination that holds a special place for many Finns, drawing them back repeatedly. The city's charm and atmosphere are integral to the narrative, which explores themes of friendship, love, the passage of time, and the enduring appeal of certain places and people.

The film's plot revolves around three Finnish couples who establish a tradition of spending a week-long vacation together annually in Pärnu. They adhere to a rule of not discussing their lives outside of Pärnu during these trips. However, the dynamic shifts when new members unexpectedly join their group, revealing that life continues to offer adventures even at sixty, and personal growth is a lifelong process.

"It is truly wonderful that the story of one of the most anticipated Finnish films of early 2027 takes place in Pärnu," said Eeva Lillemägi, international media project manager at Visit Estonia. "Estonia and Pärnu will soon be part of a story that audiences will see in cinemas across Finland. We hope this will also attract visitors from our northern neighbors to Pärnu who have not visited before."

With an approximate budget of two million euros, the film stars beloved Finnish actors Jonna Järnefelt, Taneli Mäkelä, Irina Pulkka, Tommi Eronen, Milka Ahlroth, and Antti Virmavirta. The film is based on an original idea by Aino Jolkkonen, with a screenplay by Katja Kallio and Aleksi Bardy. Bardy, who also serves as a producer, emphasized Pärnu's central role: "The film's seventh main character is Pärnu. The city is not just a backdrop but a central metaphor. Its beautiful exterior tells a nostalgic story of a bygone era and the layers of life. Katja Kallio and I wrote the story from the very beginning with Pärnu in mind, and I cannot imagine a better place to tell it."

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On tõeliselt tore, et ühe 2027. aasta alguse oodatuma Soome filmi tegevus toimub just Pärnus ja siin veetsid suure osa oma suvest mitmed naaberriigi tuntumad näitlejad.