The Sauna
1984, Swedish. Directed by Lars-Göran Pettersson.
A story of a Finnish family which moved to Sweden and is very unhappy lacking the traditional Finnish sauna in a new place. Based on the novel by Nils Parling.
- Runtime
- 0h 38m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Swedish
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- Released
- 1 August 1984
- Original title
- Finnbastu
- Country
- Sweden
- Written by
- Nils Parling
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What The Sauna is based on
The Sauna is adapted from a novel.
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The Sauna runs 38 minutes (0h 38m).
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The Sauna isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 August 1984. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Sauna?
If you liked The Sauna, try The Nest, The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds, Poor Cow.
Who directed The Sauna?
The Sauna (1984) was directed by Lars-Göran Pettersson and stars Jakko Tantarimäki, Leena Persson, Jan Koldenius.
What is The Sauna based on?
The Sauna is adapted from a novel.