Red Beast
Punainen peto
Synopsis
Eetu Salin, a fiery working-class agitator and one of the founders of the Finnish Social Democratic Party, struggles not only with his childhood traumas and alcoholism but also against young radical socialists within the party who are vying for power. Eetu, who advocates for class struggle through peaceful means, joins forces with his friends Väinö Tanner and Yrjö Mäkelin to try to prevent the Finnish working class from being drawn into a violent revolution.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Jan-Henrik Holmlund
Eetu Salin
Marju Kauppinen
Ida Salin
Antti-Jussi Marjamäki
Väinö Tanner
Roope Olenius
Yrjö Mäkelin
Veera W. Vilo
Linda Tanner
Jari Manninen
J. H. Vennola
Janne Puustinen
Kullervo Manner
Enni Ojutkangas
Eetu's Mother Anna
Jaakko Hutchings
C. G. E. Mannerheim
Matti Mustonen
Kössi Kaatra
Christoffer Weiss
Antti Tulenheimo
Juha Pihanen
Lauri Ingman
Johannes Myllymäki
Jussi Rainio
Janne-Markus Katila
Prisoner
Ari Karhunen
Prisoner
Jere Saarela
Emil Elo
Mika Rättö
Verger
Release History & Theatrical Window
Blue Sea Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Antti-Jussi Marjamäki, Veera W. Vilo
- Screenplay & Story
- Antti-Jussi Marjamäki, Toni Lesonen
- Original Title
- Punainen peto
- Country of Origin
- Finland
- Spoken Languages
- Finnish
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Production Studios
- Bright Fame Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Antti-Jussi Marjamäki, Veera W. Vilo
Antti-Jussi Marjamäki, Toni Lesonen
Mikko Kaurio
Antti-Jussi Marjamäki, Veera W. Vilo, Marju Kauppinen, Roope Olenius
Department Leadership Roster
Antti-Jussi Marjamäki
Director
Antti-Jussi Marjamäki
Writer
Antti-Jussi Marjamäki
Producer
Veera W. Vilo
Director
Veera W. Vilo
Producer
Marju Kauppinen
Producer
Roope Olenius
Producer
Mikko Kaurio
Director of Photography
Toni Lesonen
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Red Beast.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Red Beast
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Red Beast about?
Eetu Salin, a fiery working-class agitator and one of the founders of the Finnish Social Democratic Party, struggles not only with his childhood traumas and alcoholism but also against young radical socialists within the party who are vying for power. Eetu, who advocates for class struggle through peaceful means, joins forces with his friends Väinö Tanner and Yrjö Mäkelin to try to prevent the Finnish working class from being drawn into a violent revolution.
Who directed Red Beast?
Red Beast was directed by Antti-Jussi Marjamäki, Veera W. Vilo.
Who stars in Red Beast?
The principal cast of Red Beast includes Jan-Henrik Holmlund, Marju Kauppinen, Antti-Jussi Marjamäki, Roope Olenius, Veera W. Vilo.
When was Red Beast released and how long is it?
Red Beast was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 51m.