Christmas Comes to Moominvalley

Dec 24, 2022

0h 8m

★ 6.0

From an original story by Tove Jansson

Overview

On a frosty winter's morning, Hemulen wakes the sleeping Moomins to prepare them for the approaching Christmas. But the Moomintrolls, who normally go dormant during the winter months, have never celebrated Christmas and have no idea what the holiday means. Their confusion and delight in the white winter landscape lead to a journey of discovery, where they are forced to understand the true meaning of Christmas.

Genres

Animation

Family

TV Movie

Production Companies

Gigglebug Entertainment

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Cast

Moomin / Hemulen (voice)

Antti Pääkkönen

Snorkmaiden (voice)

Iina Kuustonen

Salome (voice)

Eeva Putro

Moominmamma (voice)

Elina Knihtilä

Moominpappa (voice)

Santeri Kinnunen

Mrs. Fillyjonk (voice)

Sanna-Kaisa Palo

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