Laughing Matters

Recently unemployed and feeling a little bit lost, Maria takes part in stand-up class and ends up on a competition tour for novice comedians.

Cast

Elena Leeve

as Maria

Joonas Saartamo

as Tommi

Ernest Lawson

as Karri

Minna Kivelä

as Riitta

Aino Sirje

as Kira

Heikki Silvennoinen

as Kale

Satu Tuuli Karhu

as Laura

Miika Laakso

as Lari-Matti

Miia Selin

as Tuottaja karonkassa

Aninka Uusitupa

as Karonkkavieras

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