CinemaOSMovie · 2026 · 1h 18m

Soap Fever

50%(1)IMDbDocumentary

With the Soviet Union’s dissolution dragging down the economy of neighboring Finland, the Scandinavian country was plunged in a period of protracted recession. And with no recovery in sight, a soap opera offered Finns a respite from the grim reality; the debut of The Bold and the Beautiful on television quickly amassed a vast and dedicated following, whereas the arrival of American idols in the country, on tour, elicited unprecedented frenzy.

Directed byInka Achté

Status: Released
Runtime: 1h 18m
Language: FI
Released: August 21, 2026

Studios

Napafilms

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Trailers & teasers

1 video

Soap Fever (Kaunarikuume) Official trailer

Soap Fever (Kaunarikuume) Official trailer

Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited

Starring

Anne-Mari Alajuuma

Self

Jussi Jäntti

Self

Hanna Pitkänen

Self

Kaarina Hazard

Kaarina Hazard

Self

Marko Reijonen

Self

Aira Tapio

Self

Jorma Moilanen

Self

Hessu Reijonen

Self (archive footage)

Ronn Moss

Ronn Moss

Self / Ridge Forrester (archive footage) (uncredited)

Joanna Johnson

Joanna Johnson

Self / Caroline Spencer (archive footage) (uncredited)

Creative team

Directed by: Inka Achté
Written by: Inka Achté
Produced by: Marianne Mäkelä
Liisa Karpo

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