The Woodcutter Story
Metsurin tarina
“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.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2022-09-12
Top Cast
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Jarkko Lahti
Pepe
Iivo Tuuri
Little Tuomas
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
Release History & Theatrical Window
Scandinavian Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1.9M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mikko Myllylahti
- Screenplay & Story
- Mikko Myllylahti
- Original Score
- Jonas Struck
- Original Title
- Metsurin tarina
- Country of Origin
- Denmark, Finland, Germany, Netherlands
- Spoken Languages
- Finnish
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Budget
- $1.9M
- Production Studios
- Aamu Film Company, Keplerfilm, Beofilm, Achtung Panda!
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mikko Myllylahti
Mikko Myllylahti
Jonas Struck
Arsen Sarkisiants
Jussi Rautaniemi
Jussi Rantamäki, Emilia Haukka
Department Leadership Roster
Jonas Struck
Original Music Composer
Minke Lunter
Costume Design
Reijo Kontio
Stunt Coordinator
Mikko Myllylahti
Writer
Mikko Myllylahti
Director
Jussi Rantamäki
Producer
Emilia Haukka
Producer
Arsen Sarkisiants
Director of Photography
Milja Aho
Production Design
Jussi Rautaniemi
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Woodcutter Story
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What is The Woodcutter Story about?
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.
Who stars in The Woodcutter Story?
The principal cast of The Woodcutter Story includes Jarkko Lahti, Iivo Tuuri, Hannu-Pekka Björkman, Ulla Tapaninen, Marc Gassot.
When was The Woodcutter Story released and how long is it?
The Woodcutter Story was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for The Woodcutter Story?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Woodcutter Story was composed by Jonas Struck.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Woodcutter Story?
The Woodcutter Story holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).