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Vares: The Girls of April

Vares: The Girls of April Credits - Full Cast and Crew

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Audience Score
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Cast

A
Antti Reini
as Jussi Vares
E
Eppu Salminen
as Juhani Luusalmi
M
Matti Onnismaa
as Pastori Alanen
J
Jasper Pääkkönen
as Kyypakkaus
I
Ismo Kallio
as Gunnar Anttila
T
Taisto Oksanen
as Henrik alias Tristan Leopoldo da Cunha
R
Riitta Viiperi
as Sirkku Aaltonen
S
Susa Saukko
as Lissu Ekberg
M
Miia Lindström
as Linnea Vihulainen
D
Davide Giovanzana
as Gianfranco
T
Tuomas Uusitalo
as Karvanoppa
M
Marjaana Maijala
as Anne Airismaa
A
Anna Laulumaa
as Aino Aaltonen
J
Jenni Utriainen
as Kikka Valasranta
M
Mikko Reitala
as Kurt Metto
M
Mikko Leppilampi
as Ruuhio
M
Maria Järvenhelmi
as Anna
I
Ilkka Heiskanen
as Markku Hautavainio
H
Harri Pöntinen
as Turma-Turunen
P
Pyry Nikkilä
as Max
T
Tapio Korpela
as Korpela
J
Joska Värikäs
as Tristan 15 v.
S
Sanni Suvila-Nuutinen
as Sanni, Ruuhion sihteeri
O
Oula Kitti
as Tristanin miesuhri laivalla
J
Jussi Tanhuanpää
as Baarimikko
J
Jonne Värikäs
as Mies uima-altaassa (v. 1995)
R
Reijo Virtanen
as Kärttyinen ukko portaissa
E
Erik Rosten
as Nuorempi konstaapeli Ruuskanen
J
Johanna Peuri
as Luusalmen naapuri
M
Marjaana Risku
as Soutaja
K
Kauno Partanen
as Gunnarin mökkinaapuri
A
Aino Partanen
as Gunnarin mökkinaapuri
R
Risto Törhönen
as Skeittari
U
Urho Törhönen
as Poika Vareksen pihalla
M
Minna Tuominen
as Lenkkeilijä
S
Sara Wikström
as Lenkkeilijä
T
Tomi Einonen
as Television uutisankkuri
P
Pirjo Nuotio
as Television uutisankkuri

Crew

L
Lauri Törhönen
Director
S
Samuli Laiho
Original Music Composer
J
Juha Virtala
Gaffer
S
Sirkka Rautiainen
Production Manager
D
DJ Slow
Original Music Composer
O
Olli Pärnänen
Sound Re-Recording Mixer
M
Markus Selin
Producer
K
Kimmo Kohtamäki
Editor
J
Jari Mutikainen
Director of Photography
H
Hannele Herttua
Makeup Designer
J
Janne Karjalainen
Costume Design
R
Reijo Mäki
Novel
P
Panu Riikonen
Sound Designer
J
Jukka Helle
Producer
R
Risto Tuominen
First Assistant Director
P
Pauliina Salonius
Second Assistant Director
S
Solja Kievari
Dramaturgy
P
Pauliina Salonius
Casting
P
Pia Pesonen
Casting
T
Tutsa Huuhka
Casting
J
Johanna Tarvainen
Second Assistant Director
P
Pietu Korhonen
Boom Operator
T
Tiina Väisänen
Script Supervisor
T
Tuomas Klaavo
Production Sound Mixer
A
Antris Bonsdorff
Digital Imaging Technician
M
Marko Terävä
Colorist
V
Vladimir Krestjanoff
Lighting Technician
J
Jani Häkli
First Assistant Camera
M
Mikko Mäkelä
Production Sound Mixer
T
Timo Haapasaari
Lighting Technician
T
Torsti Hyvönen
Key Grip
H
Heli Ruumensaari
Second Assistant Camera
K
Katariina Souri
Screenplay
H
Heikki Kossi
Foley Artist
O
Olli Pärnänen
Dialogue Editor
J
Juuso Selin
Online Editor
A
Antti Nikkinen
Production Design
I
Ida Kallio
Production Secretary
S
Sirkka Rautiainen
Post Production Coordinator
R
Reijo Kontio
Stunt Coordinator
M
Miia Nevalainen
Foley Editor
P
Petteri Kulmala
Location Scout
P
Petteri Kulmala
Location Manager
T
Toni Panula
Location Scout
T
Toni Panula
Location Manager

Vares Collection

This Finnish detective series follows PI Vares, known as "the Finnish Columbo," as he navigates mysterious crimes and dangerous underworld syndicates in Helsinki. Over 14 seasons and 28 years, the series has gained a cult following for its gritty portrayal of the city, intricate cases of disappearance, homicide, and ritualistic murders, and the resilient character of Vares. The show also features his bittersweet partnership with junior colleague Kuronen, who balances Vares' eccentricity with modern detective skills. Each season presents a self-contained case, culminating in a dramatic showdown with a villain. The series blends gritty realism with whimsical dialogue, making it a unique treat for fans of detective and crime shows.