Series synopsis
Munkkivuori is a drama mystery television series that premiered on Ruutu on October 16, 2022. It was created by Jani Volanen. It stars Viljami Loponen, Laura Birn, Joonas Saartamo and Vilho Rönkkönen.
In early 1980s a young child disappears. The lack of police support pushes the concerned parents to take justice into their own hands and launch a desperate manhunt that is seen from the perspective of the local children.
Premise
In early 1980s a young child disappears. The lack of police support pushes the concerned parents to take justice into their own hands and launch a desperate manhunt that is seen from the perspective of the local children.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Viljami Loponen as Mirko Määttä
- Laura Birn as Anne Määttä
- Joonas Saartamo as Markku Määttä
- Vilho Rönkkönen as Pete
- Sunja Hyde as Heidi
- Hugo Komaro as Kaius
- Kuura Rossi as Sampsa
- Lumo Levy as Urkki
Supporting cast
- Victor Stejskal as Viltsu
- Matias Lindfors as Tapio
- Ilmari Kujansuu as Mikael
- Stella Leppikorpi as Taina
- Jimi Ylätalo as Jimi
- Antti Peltola as Jyke
- Miro Lopperi as Olavi
- Olavi Uusivirta as Kari
- Oiva Ollila as Joni
- Helena Vierikko as Teija
- Krista Kosonen as Reetta
- Hannu-Pekka Björkman as Kaarlo
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 18 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 10 | October 16, 2022 | October 16, 2022 |
| Season 2 | 8 | December 1, 2025 | January 19, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Vastatuuleen Mirko and his family move to his mother's childhood home in Munkkivuori. When he arrives, the whole neighbourhood is deeply shocked by the recent disappearance of a young boy. |
October 16, 2022 |
| 2 |
Sisko ja sen veli Mirko spends the night with his new friend Pete and his sister Heidi. The parents are behaving strangely - they want to keep the secrets out and the kids out of the basement. |
October 16, 2022 |
| 3 |
Sodan ja rauhan miehet Tragedy falls on Mirko's family when his grandmother dies, but Mirko continues to make friends with the other children. |
October 16, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
In The Shade Under The Sun Kaius's life is turned upside down when he moves from grandmother Irene's house to live with his mother. His neighbor Nina becomes his babysitter. A new girl named Lola appears in Munkkivuori and becomes friends with Nina. |
December 1, 2025 |
| 2 |
Crime Unites Nina and Lola's friendship grows stronger, but Nina's former friends and parents are skeptical about it. |
December 8, 2025 |
| 3 |
Destination Unknown The summer nights are warm and the youth hang out at the shopping mall. The girls live their lives to the fullest and dream of taking a gap year. Nina's brother Daniel is increasingly wary of the new resident in their home. |
December 15, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Ruutu |
|---|---|
| First aired | October 16, 2022 |
| Last aired | January 19, 2026 |
| Runtime | 45 minutes |
| Status | continue |
| Schedule | Monday |