Tuukka Temonen
Biography
Tuukka Temonen is a Finnish ex-musician, director and producer. Temonen is the former bassist of the popular Finnish rock band 'Apulanta', which he joined in 1993 and left in 2005 after he wanted to focus on directorial work. In February 2025, Temonen announced that he would stop directing self-financed films after being disappointed by the ratings of his latest film Medusa Has No Heart. He is married to Finnish actress Olga Temonen.
Known For & Full Filmography3 Titles
Movie - 2022, 2h 15m • as Studio Producer
A young and promising Russian figure skater is found beaten and frostbitten in a lay-by of a motorway in Finland. In the hospital, the officials find a letter from her belongings and are able to reconnect her with her Finnish grandmother, whom she has not seen for years. With the help of her grandmother, who offers her the shelter of her home, the figure skater tries to re-establish herself and recover from the trauma and inhumane circumstances that forced her to flee from Russia. She finds a new chance with top figure skating, but despite the bright future, new friends and possibilities, her past won’t let go of her. The figure skater realizes facing her troubled past is the only option to make it to the top.
Movie - 2016, 2h 15m • as Property Buyer
A story of five Finnish youth growing up during the devastating '90s recession. They live in the small timber industrial town of Heinola. As the parents of these young teens struggle through hard economic times, the five very different youths meet by coincidence to form the punk band Apulanta.
Movie - 2023, 2h 15m • as Self
Rebellious and upcoming filmmakers make their biggest film to date. Witness how the ambitious and topical film Free Skate came to life.