Seafarers – A Tale Of A Young Sailor
Skönärit
Synopsis
The protagonist of this documentary, that takes the audience from underneath the blazing sun to the middle of icebergs and through the seven seas, is Jalmar “Jallu” Yrjänen. He is a young seaman from Rauma, Finland, whose fate was to be swallowed by the waves of the Atlantic Ocean as the only fatality of the shipwreck of his vessel, the M/S Mercur, on 8 December, 1925. Milja Viita’s collage film combines primary source material such as letters and logbooks with archival film footage shot between the 1960s and the 1990s. The authentic footage lets us have a glimpse into the day-to-day life of seafarers far from their home ports.
Release History & Theatrical Window
DocPoint - Helsinki Documentary Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Milja Viita
- Screenplay & Story
- Milja Viita
- Original Title
- Skönärit
- Country of Origin
- Finland
- Release Date
- 06/02/2025
- Spoken Languages
- Finnish
- Runtime
- 1h 3m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Milja Viita
Milja Viita
Department Leadership Roster
Milja Viita
Director
Milja Viita
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
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What is Seafarers – A Tale Of A Young Sailor about?
The protagonist of this documentary, that takes the audience from underneath the blazing sun to the middle of icebergs and through the seven seas, is Jalmar “Jallu” Yrjänen. He is a young seaman from Rauma, Finland, whose fate was to be swallowed by the waves of the Atlantic Ocean as the only fatality of the shipwreck of his vessel, the M/S Mercur, on 8 December, 1925. Milja Viita’s collage film combines primary source material such as letters and logbooks with archival film footage shot between the 1960s and the 1990s. The authentic footage lets us have a glimpse into the day-to-day life of seafarers far from their home ports.
Who directed Seafarers – A Tale Of A Young Sailor?
Seafarers – A Tale Of A Young Sailor was directed by Milja Viita.
Who stars in Seafarers – A Tale Of A Young Sailor?
The principal cast of Seafarers – A Tale Of A Young Sailor includes Not specified.
When was Seafarers – A Tale Of A Young Sailor released and how long is it?
Seafarers – A Tale Of A Young Sailor was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 3m.