Upswing

Upswing

Directed by Johanna Vuoksenmaa

Produced by Kinotar

200399 min5.9 / 10

A lighthearted comedy about two friends seeking adventure in an unexpected suburban neighborhood, built on humor and camaraderie rather than plot stakes.

Katri and Janne want to take a trip which none of their friends have taken. They end up in Jakomäki.

Questions people ask

  • Is Upswing scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.

  • Is Upswing easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 82% of films.

  • Is Upswing sad? Barely. Less sad than 80% of films.

  • Is Upswing violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.

  • Does Upswing end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 70% of films.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

25/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

You have seen this shape before.

Rarity13

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise46

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love20

How much audiences actually like it

The highest scores in the catalogue →

Ensemble

Like Upswing

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Upswing

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Upswing, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Upswing, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Upswing, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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