Soap Fever
2026•S•1h 18m•Released
Documentary
With the Soviet Union’s dissolution dragging down the economy of neighboring Finland, the Scandinavian country was plunged in a period of protracted recession. And with no recovery in sight, a soap opera offered Finns a respite from the grim reality; the debut of The Bold and the Beautiful on television quickly amassed a vast and dedicated following, whereas the arrival of American idols in the country, on tour, elicited unprecedented frenzy.
Director
Inka Achté
Languages
English, Finnish
Studio
Napafilms
Cast
Anne-Mari Alajuuma
Jussi Jäntti
Hanna Pitkänen
Kaarina Hazard
Marko Reijonen
Aira Tapio
Production
Company
Napafilms
Producer
Marianne Mäkelä
Producer
Liisa Karpo
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