Back to the USSR_
Reima Elo ends up trying to commit suicide when he is abandoned by his wife Molla. He is also the village's laughing stock due to his communism. At a critical moment, a Lenin lookalike from Russia named Vladimir rescues him.
Starring
Jorma Tommila, Taisto Reimaluoto, Rose-Marie Precht
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Back to the USSR was released 34 years ago in 1992.
Overview
Reima Elo ends up trying to commit suicide when he is abandoned by his wife Molla. He is also the village's laughing stock due to his communism. At a critica...
Back to the USSR is a Drama, Comedy film with a runtime of 1h 50m.
CAST (20)
Jorma Tommila
Reima Elo
Taisto Reimaluoto
Vladimir
Rose-Marie Precht
Matsonska
JT
Jouko Turkka
Topi Rautavaara
Ulla Koivuranta
Molla Elo
Tarja-Tuulikki Tarsala
Leski
KK
Kati Köngäs
Uskovainen tyttö
CA
Chelaf Abdeslam
Soittoniekka "Erkki Eräs" / "Eki Europa"
OM
Oppen Möller
Leevi
Petteri Pennilä
Pertti, linja-auton rahastaja / portsari / kylähullu
SS
Sanna-Maria Salmi
Liisa Elo
PS
Pauliina Sykkö
Liisa Elo Eliot Ness -kotielokuvassa
Vappu Jurkka
Grandmother
Jari Halonen
Mattson, pharmaceutist
AK
Anna-Maria Klintrup
Bussikuski
Sari Havas
Post office worker
EK
Eila Karkulahti-Grönroos
Postin asiakas
Olli Saarela
Postin asiakas
Martti Suosalo
Mustalainen
RL
Raimo Linden
Konduktööri
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
110 min (1h 50m)
Country
FI
Rating
5.5/10 (9 votes)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Back to the USSR about?
Reima Elo ends up trying to commit suicide when he is abandoned by his wife Molla. He is also the village's laughing stock due to his communism. At a critical moment, a Lenin lookalike from Russia named Vladimir rescues him.
How long is Back to the USSR?
Back to the USSR has a runtime of 110 minutes (1h 50m).
Who stars in Back to the USSR?
The cast of Back to the USSR includes Jorma Tommila, Taisto Reimaluoto, Rose-Marie Precht, Jouko Turkka, Ulla Koivuranta.
What is the rating of Back to the USSR?
Back to the USSR has a rating of 5.5 out of 10 based on 9 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Drama
Comedy
