The Woodcutter Story (2022)
The Woodcutter Story (2022), directed by Mikko Myllylahti, starring Jarkko Lahti and Iivo Tuuri.
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Hope is always an option
Synopsis
An open-pit mine is unearthed in an idyllic town in Northern Finland. A strange chain of dreadful events affect the life of Pepe, a kind and optimistic woodcutter. But no matter what happens, Pepe seems to be fine with it, as if he holds a secret of existence that is hard to grasp.
- Arsen SarkisiantsCinematography
- Mikko MyllylahtiDirector, Writer
- Jussi RautaniemiEditing
- Emilia HaukkaProducer
Trivia
- The production budget was US$ 1.9 million.
- It premiered on October 7, 2022, a Friday.
- It runs 1h38 — a typical feature length.
- Its original title is "Metsurin tarina".
- This film's quiz has 11 questions — enough to play more than once without repeats.
Production
- StudiosAamu Film Company, Keplerfilm, Beofilm, Achtung Panda!
- CountriesDenmark, Finland, Germany, Netherlands
- LanguagesFinnish
- BudgetUS$ 1,880,000
- StatusReleased
More about this film
Filming locations
- Kuusamo
- Puolanka
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Cast
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Jarkko Lahti
Pepe - Iivo Tuuri Little Tuomas
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Hannu-Pekka Björkman
Tuomas -
Ulla Tapaninen
Irmeli -
Marc Gassot
Jaakko -
Katja Küttner
Kaisa -
Armi Toivanen
Maija -
Matti Onnismaa
Buyer -
Wanda Dubiel
Landowner -
Tomi Alatalo
Pauli -
Omar Abdi
Aimo -
Cris af Enehielm
Helinä -
Lauri Maijala
Barber - Ellen Herler Aliisa
- Maini Korkala Kerttu
- Sakari Siikaluoma Mine supervisor
- Kaarlo Mursu Sawmill supervisor
- Tanja Heinänen A woman in a suit
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Vincent Willestrand
A man in a suit - Pirjo-Riitta Forsström Old woman in hospital
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Crew
- Arsen Sarkisiants Cinematography
- Mikko Myllylahti Director
- Jussi Rautaniemi Editing
- Emilia Haukka Producer
- Jussi Rantamäki Producer
- Jonas Struck Original music
- Mikko Myllylahti Writer
Questions about this film
What is The Woodcutter Story about?
The Woodcutter Story: An open-pit mine is unearthed in an idyllic town in Northern Finland. A strange chain of dreadful events affect the life of Pepe, a kind and optimistic woodcutter. But no matter what happens, Pepe seems to be fine with it, as if he holds a secret of existence that is hard to grasp.
Who directed The Woodcutter Story?
The Woodcutter Story was directed by Mikko Myllylahti in 2022.
Who stars in The Woodcutter Story?
The cast of The Woodcutter Story includes Jarkko Lahti, Iivo Tuuri, Hannu-Pekka Björkman, Ulla Tapaninen and Marc Gassot.
How long is The Woodcutter Story?
The Woodcutter Story runs for 98 minutes, or 1h38.
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