Kaija Pakarinen

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Characters played by Kaija Pakarinen

Wikström's Wife — The Other Side of Hope (2017)

Waldemar's wife, who he quarrels with and leaves at the beginning of the narrative.

Kaisa Nieminen — The Man Without a Past (2002)

A woman living with Nieminen and their sons in an abandoned shipping container. She belongs to the family that discovers M near the harbour and nurses him after his severe injuries. Her household gives the amnesiac man practical care and a temporary sense of community among Helsinki's marginalized residents.

Olga — Dirty Hands (2015)

A dedicated party member navigating the shifting political allegiances in Illyria. Her personal relationships intersect with the broader ideological conflicts of the regime.

Mallu — The Wedding Waltz (1988)

Viltteri's wife who marries him at the start of the film and they have a child together. She anchors the domestic storyline.

Pihla's mother — Void (2018)

Family member of the protagonist, contributing to the family dynamics and background context.

Merja Kesämaa — Trench Road (2004)

Merja is the person Jarmo threatens to show damaging recordings and photographs to as he tries to pressure a seller into lowering a price. The account gives no further information about her actions or her relationship to the other characters.

Marja, Sakarin äiti — Hush (2012)

Marja is Sakari’s mother. Sakari tells Veera that his parents were shot during a robbery when he was a child, making Marja part of the painful family history he shares while Veera avoids discussing her own family. The summary gives no further details about her role or what happened to her afterward.

Career Overview

Kaija Pakarinen has 44 screen credits in a career dating back to 1980. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently Lapland Odyssey with 1 titles. Signature works include The Other Side of Hope, Harvest, The Man Without a Past. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
female
Known Credits
44
Birth Date
1954-01-07
Birth Place
Rääkkylä, Finland

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 3 universes

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