Heli Valkonen is desperately in love with her husband. But Matti is just not in the mood. He is only interested in playing computer games, dressed in worn out fleece pants. For him, a shoulder massage is the highest form of intimacy. When subtle hints, nice words and fetching clothes won't help, Heli resorts in direct, and increasingly direct action - in vain.
Anu Sinisalo
Heli Valkonen
Ville Virtanen
Matti Valkonen
Wanda Dubiel
Manna
Rosa Salomaa
Sissi
Kai Vaine
Jarno
Eija Nousiainen
Helin äiti
Hannu Kivioja
Mies Stockalla
Marjaana Maijala
Susa
Jukka Keinonen
Roope
Heli Valkonen is desperately in love with her husband. But Matti is just not in the mood. He is only interested in playing computer games, dressed in worn out fleece pants. For him, a shoulder massage is the highest form of intimacy. When subtle hints, nice words and fetching clothes won't help, Heli resorts in direct, and increasingly direct action - in vain.
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