Niko - lentäjän poika (known in the U.S. as The Flight Before Christmas, and Niko & the Way to the Stars in other English-speaking countries) is a 2008 Danish-Finnish-German-Irish CGI-animated Christmas movie. It won two 2009 Jussi Awards, in addition to one nomination, including Best Film.
Summary[]
It centers around Niko, a young reindeer who discovers that his father is one of Santa Claus's reindeer. He also learns that the reindeer are in danger from being attacked by a pack of wolves, and it is up to Niko and his friends to stop the wolves and save the reindeer.
Cast[]
| Voice actor(s)/actress(es) | Character(s) |
|---|---|
| Olli Jantunen Andrew Mc Mahon Pete Stefanov |
Niko |
| Hannu-Pekka Björkman Morgan Jones (UK English) Norm MacDonald (US English) Olaf Reichmann |
Julius |
| Vuokko Hovatta Aileen Mythen Emma Roberts Barbara Schöneberger |
Wilma |
| Vesa Vierikko | Musta Susi |
| Jussi Lampi | Räyskä |
| Risto Kaskilahti | Rimppa Uljas |
| Minttu Mustakallio | Essie |
| Juha Veijonen | Raavas |
| Puntti Valtonen | Hirvas |
| Elina Knihtilä Sabine Arnhold |
Oona |
| Juulia Rönkkö Carly Baker Katharina Ritter |
Saaga |
| Tommi Korpela | Porolauman johtaja |
| Aarre Karén | Isoisä |
| Arttu Hämäläinen Ilmari Huhtala |
Poropoikas |
| Mika Ala-Panula | Oinas Laumasusi Laumaporo |
| Kari Hietalahti | Armas Tervas Puhelintonttu |
| Janus Hanski | Rautias |
| Jussi Chydenius | Viekas |
| Miia Nuutila | Pukin asiakaspalvelu Laumaporo |
| Markus Degerman | Laumasusi |
| Werne Walla Susa Saukko |
Laumaporos |
| Veikko Honkanen | Joulupukki |
| Ingo Albrecht | Schwarzer Wolf |
| Detlef Bierstedt | Dasher |
| Danna Davis | Intercom Lady |
| Patrick Fitzsymons | Leader Grandpa Flying Forces |
| Rainer Fritzsche Paul Tylak |
Specs |
| Peter Groeger | Großvater |
| Karlo Hackenberger | Komet |
| Gary Hetzler | Elf Operator |
| Hans Hohlbein | Cupid |
| Michael Iwannek | Donner |
| Morgan Jones | Dasher Flying Forces |
| Joachim Kaps | Vixen |
| Heather Keegan | Reindeer Girl |
| Jürgen Kluckert | Weihnachtsmann |
| Tim Moeseritz | Dancer |
| Gavin Morgan Thomas Wolff |
Smiley |
| Dennis Schmidt-Foß Paul Tylak |
Prancer |
| Tilo Schmitz | Rentier-Anführer |
| Alan Stanford | Black Wolf |
| Tiernan Surlis | Reindeer Boy |
| Paul Tylak | Flying Forces |
| Irina von Bentheim Susan Zelouf |
Essie |
| Bernhard Völger | Blitz |