Hippo Love

Hippo Love (2026)



Rakkautta ja virtahepoja

0.0 2026 102 min Finland, Greece

Director: Dome Karukoski

Cast: Pihla Viitala, Aku Sipola, Jenni Vartiainen, Kristo Salminen, Tomi Alatalo

Comedy Drama
Two heartbroken strangers collide at a Greek-Finnish wedding, each fresh from their own relationship wreckage. Touko, a struggling musician still technically married, finds himself drawn to Eevis, a woman in the messy middle of her divorce. The catch? Touko’s wife, superstar singer Leena, is also at the wedding—and she doesn’t miss the spark between them. Set against breathtaking Greek coastal views, one unforgettable evening unfolds with conversations that dive deep into parenthood, childlessness, intimacy, divorce, commitment, and the messy, magnetic pull of love, all while the wedding party dances the night away.

More About This Film

Hippo Love is a Finnish romantic drama set over the course of a wedding evening in Greece. Two strangers, Touko and Eevis, meet while both are dealing with complicated breakups, and their growing attraction unfolds against the social energy of the celebration.

The film uses a single evening as a space for candid conversations about love, marriage, divorce, sex, parenthood, and the expectations people carry into relationships. The wedding setting creates a playful contrast with the uncertainty experienced by the two central characters.

  • Directed by Dome Karukoski.
  • The screenplay was written by Emmi-Liia Sjöholm and Dome Karukoski.
  • Pihla Viitala, Aku Sipola, Jenni Vartiainen, Kristo Salminen, and Tomi Alatalo are among the cast.
  • Filming took place in Attica, Greece.
  • The film had its Finnish premiere on September 25, 2026.

Where to Watch

Hippo Love is a recent Finnish release, with streaming options expected to vary between Nordic and international territories.

  • Yle Areena – subscription or free access where available
  • MUBI – subscription where available
  • Prime Video – rental or purchase where available
  • Apple TV – rental or purchase where available
  • YouTube – rental or purchase where available
  • JustWatch – availability guide by region