Finnish Daughter-Father Comedy ‘Butterflies’ Acquired by Picture Tree

Berlin-based Picture Tree Intl. has acquired the international sales rights, excluding the Nordic countries, for the Finnish daughter-father comedy “Butterflies” (Perhoset).

“Butterflies” is directed by Jenni Toivoniemi, based on a screenplay by Anna Brotkin.

Set against the backdrop of Finland’s vibrant Tango Festival, “Butterflies” follows the journey of Siiri, a world-weary 29-year-old woman, and her relentlessly optimistic father, Petri, as they navigate their own truths amidst the chaos. Ultimately, the true dance they engage in is one of self-discovery.

Siiri is played by Aksa Korttila, whose credits include “Sibelius Continuum,” “The Sixth Time” and “The Year of the Wolf.” Petri is played by Jani Volanen, who was in “Hatching,” “Homecoming” and “Dogs Don’t Wear Pants.” Leea Klemola, who appeared in “The Mine,” “The Midwife” and “Last Cowboy Standing,” plays Siiri’s politician boss, who is in the midst of a marital crises.

“Butterflies” is produced by Miia Haavisto of Tekele Productions, with the support of the Finnish Film Foundation and the Finnish broadcaster YLE. SF Studios will release the film, which is in the final stages of post-production, in Finland in late September.

Toivoniemi wrote and directed the shorts “The Committee” and “The Date,” co-wrote features “Korso” and “Sihja – The Rebel Fairy,” and made her feature film debut as a director with “Games People Play” and the comedy series “Carpe F*cking Diem.” “Butterflies” is her second feature film as a director.

Other titles handled by Picture Tree Intl. include “Stormskerry Maja,” “Grand Finale,” “The Best Is Yet to Come!,” “Everything’s Fifty Fifty,” “Raptures” and “Unsinkable.”