Heart of a Lion 2013
“Fatherhood or fatherland. Love or hate.”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 99 minutes
- Director
- Dome Karukoski
- Network
- Helsinki-filmi
- Where to Stream
- Netzkino, Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
What is Heart of a Lion?
Topic: Film "Heart of a Lion" (2013). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2013
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 99 minutes
- Release date
- Oct 18, 2013
- Original language
- FI
- Origin
- Finland, Sweden
- Studios
- Helsinki-filmi
- Budget
- $1,650,000
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.6/10 from 76 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~99 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Network
- Helsinki-filmi
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Topic: Film "Heart of a Lion" (2013).
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Title: Heart of a Lion (Finnish: Leijonasydän).
Year: 2013.
Genre: Drama.
Director: Dome Karukoski.
Country/Language: Finnish.
Runtime: 1h 39m.
Release Date (FI): 10/18/2013.
Rating: K-16.
Plot: A Neo-Nazi named Teppo falls in love with a woman named Sari. She has a black son. He fights with conflicting feelings. Themes: Fatherhood or fatherland, love or hate.
Festival: Screened in the Contemporary World Cinema section at the 2013 Toronto International Film Festival.
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Heart of a Lion is a 2013 Finnish drama film
Should you watch it?
“A gripping exploration of drama that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is Heart of a Lion worth watching?
Heart of a Lion holds a community rating of 6.6/10 based on 76 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie Heart of a Lion and when was it released?
Heart of a Lion is a feature film with a runtime of 99 minutes. It was released in 2013. Release status: Released.
Who directed Heart of a Lion?
Heart of a Lion was directed by Dome Karukoski.
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