Minna and Leo run into each other by chance at a bar. As they walk together throughout the evening, sharing conversations and quiet moments, something begins to form between them.
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The people behind it
Sara Paulamäki
Minna
Jasper Vainio
Leo
Seppo Honkonen
Juontaja
Jari Viljamaa
Humaltunut mies
Maria Koivisto
Baarin työntekijä
Jukka Hampunen
Mies baarissa
Miska Kärävä
Nuori mies
Sakari Rantala
Nuori mies puhelimella
Eveliina Tuononen
Hymyilevä nainen
Ville-Matti Salminen
Katusoittaja
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