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FAMILY . 2014 . 1h 20m . FI . 6.1/10

Jill and Joy_

Original: Onneli ja Anneli

When two best friends Jill and Joy find a huge sum of money on the street on the first day of the summer holiday, they decide to buy a house from the mysterious Mrs. Rosebud. It’s a real dream house: measured and equipped exactly for two little seven-year-old girls’ requirements. Based on a beloved children’s book, Jill and Joy is a story of a dream summer without parents or boundaries. Anything can and will happen as reality and fantasy magically intertwine.

Starring Aava Merikanto, Lilja Lehto, Eija Ahvo
6.1/10
Rating
1h 20m
Runtime
2014
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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When two best friends Jill and Joy find a huge sum of money on the street on the first day of the summer holiday, they decide to buy a house from the mysterious Mrs. Rosebud. It’s a real dream house: measured and equipped exactly for two little seven-year-old girls’ requirements. Based on a beloved children’s book, Jill and Joy is a story of a dream summer without parents or boundaries. Anything can and will happen as reality and fantasy magically intertwine.

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Cast
Aava Merikanto stars as Onneli in Jill and Joy.
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Year context
Jill and Joy was released 12 years ago in 2014.
Overview
When two best friends Jill and Joy find a huge sum of money on the street on the first day of the summer holiday, they decide to buy a house from the mysteri...
Jill and Joy is a Family film with a runtime of 1h 20m.

CAST (20)

AM
Aava Merikanto
Onneli
LL
Lilja Lehto
Anneli
Eija Ahvo
Eija Ahvo
Mrs. Ruusupuu
Jaakko Saariluoma
Jaakko Saariluoma
Urho Ulpukka
Johanna af Schultén
Johanna af Schultén
Mrs. Rosina
Elina Knihtilä
Elina Knihtilä
Tingelstiina
Kiti Kokkonen
Kiti Kokkonen
Tangelstiina
Samuli Vauramo
Samuli Vauramo
Arska
Kristiina Elstelä
Kristiina Elstelä
Grandmother
EK
Elias Koistinen
Petteri
Irina Pulkka
Irina Pulkka
Anneli's Mother
Kari-Pekka Toivonen
Kari-Pekka Toivonen
Anneli's Father
Meri Nenonen
Meri Nenonen
Onneli's Mother
Janne Hyytiäinen
Janne Hyytiäinen
Onneli's Father
VA
Ville Andersson
Postman
TB
Tom Backmansson
Photographer
EF
Edvin Fagerström
Onneli's brother
TH
Timo Hietala
Ossi
VH
Väinö Honkanen
Onneli's brother
SH
Santeri Hännikäinen
Onneli's brother

BOX OFFICE

$2.1M
Budget

STUDIOS (1)

Zodiak Finland

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
80 min (1h 20m)
Original Title
Onneli ja Anneli
Language
FI
Country
FI
Rating
6.1/10 (8 votes)
Popularity
5
Budget
$2,100,000

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Jill and Joy about?
When two best friends Jill and Joy find a huge sum of money on the street on the first day of the summer holiday, they decide to buy a house from the mysterious Mrs. Rosebud. It’s a real dream house: measured and equipped exactly for two little seven-year-old girls’ requirements. Based on a beloved children’s book, Jill and Joy is a story of a dream summer without parents or boundaries. Anything can and will happen as reality and fantasy magically intertwine.
How long is Jill and Joy?
Jill and Joy has a runtime of 80 minutes (1h 20m).
Who stars in Jill and Joy?
The cast of Jill and Joy includes Aava Merikanto, Lilja Lehto, Eija Ahvo, Jaakko Saariluoma, Johanna af Schultén.
What is the rating of Jill and Joy?
Jill and Joy has a rating of 6.1 out of 10 based on 8 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (1)

Family
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