Karaoke Paradise

Finns don't show their feelings - they sing karaoke

Evi, Finland’s most experienced karaoke hostess, wants to hug her customers’ pain away. With thousands of bars and kilometres behind her, yet again she packs her equipment and travels through the northern landscapes of Finland. Toni, the shyest guy in the world, catches everyone’s eye on the stage. Kari is searching for love and sings in his empty karaoke car repair shop. Elina can hardly walk because of Parkinson’s, but punk songs make her dance. Laura sings because talking is too painful. Karaoke Paradise is a story of how the Finns have found a unique way out of loneliness.

Cast

Evi Salmelin

Self

Crew

Pietu Korhonen

Sound Designer

Einari Paakkanen

Director

Marita Hällfors

Cinematography

Einari Paakkanen

Editor

Marianne Mäkelä

Producer

Antti Reikko

Editor

Einari Paakkanen

Writer

Clips & Videos

Karaoke Paradise - International trailer (2022)