
SIEGE 55
Crime series
6 x 42 min
Seasons: 1
A Gripping true story of a siege that shocked Finland.
The Taxi driver wanted to be a legendary criminal.
The Cop wanted to save everyone.
Only one succeeded.
A True crime drama series about a high-pressure hostage and siege situation and the rise and fall of a legendary criminal.
The First contract killing in Finland took place in 1992 and it led to a 55-hour hostage situation two years later. The Whole nation followed the unfolding of the events when an entire apartment building and its residents were held hostage by a ruthless killer. Siege follows the unique and chilling tangle of crimes from both the point of view of the criminals and the police. It’s an engaging thriller, but also a character study on one of the most memorable characters in Finland's criminal history - Ilpo Larha.
Leading roles
Elias Salonen (Ilpo Larha)
Jussi Vatanen (Detective Inspector Heinonen)
Director
Petri Kotwica
Concept and the Head Screenwriter
Hannu Kontturi
Screenwriters
Hannu Kontturi, Antti Pesonen
Producers
Erna Aalto, Laura Ahola
Executive Producers
Ella Piesala, Jussi Lipponen/Mediwan Finland and Tea Panula/Nelonen Media
Broadcaster
Nelonen Media
Elisa Viihde
Other financing
Film Tampere
Tampere City
Broadcasted
2023