Family Time () is a 2023 Finnish-Swedish comedy drama film written and directed by Tia Kouvo in her debut film. Starring Ria Kataja, Elina Knihtilä and Filipa Areosa, the comedy-drama follows an annual family Christmas get-together that sees the usual tensions rise. It's based on Kouvo's s 2018 short of the same name. It is selected in Encounter at the 73rd Berlin International Film Festival, where it had its world premiere on 20 February 2023. Tia Kouvo, the first feature director is also nominated for GWFF Best First Feature Award in the festival. Cast Ria Kataja as Susanna Elina Knihtilä as Helena Leena Uotila as Ella Tom Wentzel as Lasse Jarkko Pajunen as Risto Sakari Topi as Simo Elli Paajanen as Hilla Toomas Talikka as Kassu Production It was reported on 15 September 2021, that Aamu Film Company is going to produce the film, which is going in production in February and March 2022. Produced by Jussi Rantamäki and Emilia Haukka, the cast includes Leena Uotila, Elina Knihtilä and Ria Kataja. Aamu Film is producing the film in co-production with Sweden-based Vilda Bomben Film and Film i Väst. Tom Wentzel, Jarkko Pajunen, Elli Paajanen and Toomas Talikka were selected as supporting cast. Release Family Time had its premiere on 20 February 2023, as part of the 73rd Berlin International Film Festival, in Encounter. Aurora Studios is incharge of Finland distribution whereas The Match Factory is handling world sales for the film. Reception Davide Abbatescianni reviewing for Cineuropa criticised the film and wrote, "This would have worked way better within a different format – that of a sitcom, for example, where a more finely tuned narrative dished out in small quantities and a shorter running time could have made the whole viewing experience smoother and more pleasant." Accolades References External links Family Time at Berlinale 2023 films 2023 comedy-drama films 2020s Swedish films Swedish comedy-drama films Finnish comedy-drama films 2020s Finnish-language films 2023 directorial debut films