Backwood Philosopher (2009)

5.8/10 110 min Drama Comedy

Overview

Self-taught philosopher Konsta Pylkkänen guides a group of researchers through Finland's Kainuu wilderness in the hopes of having a "sinistä ajatusta", idea out of the blue. While firing upon a hybrid of the hazel grouse and the western capercaillie, kinds of birds, he indeed makes a scientific discovery.

Cast

Kai Lehtinen

Konsta Pylkkönen

Tommi Korpela

Maisteri 'Putte' Kronberg

Hannu-Pekka Björkman

Maisteri Matti E. Ojasto

Ilkka Heiskanen

Mooses Pessi

Aake Kalliala

Kuoliaaksinaurattaja

Kati Outinen

Kuoliaaksinaurattajan tytär

Juhani Niemelä

Ukonkuivuuvaaran isäntä

Janne Kinnunen

Anselmi, "Selmi"

Vesa Vierikko

Ooke

Kari Väänänen

Severi

Tatu Mönttinen

Ylioppilas

Tommi Raitolehto

Jätkä

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