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The Prodigal Son (1992)
Director: Veikko Aaltonen
Cast: Hannu Kivioja, Esko Salminen, Leea Klemola, Markku Peltola
Runtime98 min
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Esa is a small time crook who has been precisely released from prison. He starts to make money by mugging people. One day psychiatrist Lindström rings Esa's doorbell. He has a very strange request: he wants Esa to maltreat him. Esa accepts this request, but he is not aware of Lindström's bad intentions.
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The 1992 Finnish drama film The Prodigal Son, directed by Veikko Aaltonen, has received limited critical attention. No major awards or ratings information is available to assess its public reception.
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Fans of thought-provoking character-driven dramas will appreciate the 1992 film 'The Prodigal Son', directed by Veikko Aaltonen. The unique premise of a small-time criminal being asked to maltreat a psychiatrist creates a compelling moral conflict, brought to life through strong performances from lead actors Hannu Kivioja and Esko Salminen.