As the Finnish film community woke up to the news of actor Tomi Alatalo sudden passing at just 44 years old, “ The More Loving One ” team is remembering the star.

“In the film, he plays a record company executive who signs the main couple. They’re aspiring musicians and get their first record deal with him. It’s a small role, but very important: a memorable, light, bouncy performance,” director Oskari Sipola told Variety .

Alatalo, best-known for his work in Cannes-awarded “ Compartment No. 6 ” – which scored him a Jussi nomination for best supporting actor – will be next seen in Dome Karukoski’s “Hippo Love.”

“He definitely had the acting chops for bigger parts. He was already a giant of Finnish theater,” recalled Sipola. Anniina Leppänen, producing for Helsinki-filmi, called

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