You are here:

Thick Lashes of Lauri Mäntyvaara

Name: Thick Lashes of Lauri Mäntyvaara
Director: Hannaleena Hauru
Released: 2017
Duration: 90 min

Representation Score

4.2/10

Fair

2017

Director

Hannaleena Hauru

Runtime

90 minutes

Average Rating

No ratings yet

New Showbiz Analysis

Thick Lashes of Lauri Mäntyvaara functions as a conventional romantic comedy that satirizes local social norms. The film centers on female perspectives and friendship while adhering to established genre expectations. Its strengths include female-centric storytelling and social commentary, but it lacks multi-layered depth and prioritizes a homogeneous Finnish setting. The narrative does not significantly challenge systemic hierarchies or diverse identity politics.

Watch this, not that →

Category Breakdown

Does Thick Lashes of Lauri Mäntyvaara have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film follows a typical romantic comedy structure without including explicit LGBTQ+ storylines or non-cisgender identities.

How does Thick Lashes of Lauri Mäntyvaara portray gender?

Fair

The story is driven by the friendship between Satu and Heidi, with the male-dominated ice hockey team serving as a contrast to the female protagonists' social interactions.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Thick Lashes of Lauri Mäntyvaara?

Limited

Set in the Finnish Archipelago, the film focuses on a localized, homogeneous population without diverse racial casting or multi-layered character development.

How does Thick Lashes of Lauri Mäntyvaara represent religion and culture?

Fair

The narrative critiques middle-class rituals like weddings and divorces using social satire, but it stays within conventional romantic clichés.

Does Thick Lashes of Lauri Mäntyvaara include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no visible or invisible disabilities among the main characters.

Present on Screen

Focuses on women's ability to drive the story and interpersonal dynamics through its central protagonists.
Uses social satire to critique middle-class rituals and social hierarchies.
Provides a localized perspective within the Finnish cinematic landscape.

Limited or Absent

Does not include LGBTQ+ identities or non-cisgender romantic arcs.
Maintains a homogeneous demographic with little racial or ethnic diversity.
Follows traditional romantic clichés rather than disrupting established genre norms.

Official Synopsis

There's this hot ice-hockey guy called Lauri Mäntyvaara. Satu promises she'll do her best, so that her best friend Heidi will get him. You'd think that the picturesque Finnish Archipelago would be the perfect place to discover your first love (and get rid of your virginity), but it will not be easy, if a cynical protein-shake-slurping ice hockey team thinks the target of your desire should focus only on the European Championship, and the only places you can escape to are the pretentious summer wedding parties - or bitter divorce parties.

How are these scores produced? →