Finland’s surprise box‑office hit “100 Litres of Gold” – last year’s Finnish Oscar submission – is set to return with a sequel titled “200 Litres of Gold,” continuing the boozy saga of the country’s traditional sahti beer.
The original film, which topped Finnish ticket sales and earned a spot as Finland’s entry for the Academy Awards, follows two sisters who brew sahti for their sibling’s wedding. Its blend of humor, family drama and cultural celebration resonated with audiences both at home and abroad.
According to the filmmakers, the sequel shifts the sisters’ focus from a wedding to the Finnish Sahti Championship. “In the first one, the sisters were making sahti for their sister’s wedding. Now, they are making it for the Finnish Sahti Championship,” the creators said, adding that “200 Litres of Gold” will be “a little bit darker, a little bit funnier and a little bit bigger.”
Sahti, a traditional Finnish farmhouse ale brewed with juniper and often flavored with rye, has long been a symbol of the nation’s rural heritage. The Finnish Sahti Championship, an annual competition that celebrates the craft, provides a natural backdrop for the film’s next chapter.
While details on the sequel’s release schedule remain limited, the announcement has already sparked anticipation among fans of the original and those interested in Finnish culture, who are eager to see how the sisters navigate the high‑stakes world of competitive brewing.
<small>Source: Variety — read the original story there.</small>
