Hayflower, Quiltshoe and the Chicken explained

Hayflower, Quiltshoe and the Chicken
Director:	Reetta Aalto
Screenplay:	Sinikka Nopola Tiina Nopola Emma Nopola Lenka Hellstedt
Based On:	Hayflower, Quiltshoe and the Chicken by Sinikka Nopola and Tiina Nopola
Producer:	Anni Pänkäälä
Studio:	Yellow Film & TV
Distributor:	SF Studios
Country:	Finland
Language:	Finnish
Budget:	€1,727,000 (including €600,000 support from the Finnish Film Foundation)

Hayflower, Quiltshoe and the Chicken (fi|Heinähattu, Vilttitossu ja kana) is a Finnish children's film released in February 2024. It is based on the book of the same name by Sinikka Nopola and Tiina Nopola. The film was directed by Reetta Aalto.^[1]

The film marked the final collaboration of Sinikka and Tiina Nopola on a screenplay. It continues the adventures of the titular characters, Hayflower and Quiltshoe, following previous films in the series.^{[2] [3] [4]}

Reception

By the end of April 2024, the film had garnered over 170,000 viewers, making it the fifth most-watched film of the year in Finland.^[5]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Beloved Hayflower and Quiltshoe movie returns – watch the first teaser. Seppä. Sanni. Voice.fi. 2023-10-15. 2024-01-29.
2. Web site: Hayflower and Quiltshoe. Finnkino. 2024-01-21.
3. Web site: Hayflower and Quiltshoe return. Amusa.fi. 2024-01-21. fi.
4. Web site: Hayflower and Quiltshoe return to the big screen. Episodi.fi. 2023-06-21. 2024-01-21. fi.
5. Web site: Audience numbers - Finnish Film Foundation. Finnish Film Foundation. 2024-04-30. fi.