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Backwood Philosopher

Plot: 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
Release Date: Friday, December 25 2009
14 years ago
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Cast

Portrait of Kai LehtinenKai Lehtinen
Kai Lehtinen was
51 in Backwood Philosopher
as 'Konsta Pylkkönen'.
Thu, Jul 31 1958
Portrait of Tommi KorpelaTommi Korpela
Tommi Korpela was
41 in Backwood Philosopher
as 'Maisteri 'Putte' Kronberg'.
Fri, Aug 23 1968
Portrait of Hannu-Pekka BjörkmanHannu-Pekka Björkman
Hannu-Pekka Björkman was
40 in Backwood Philosopher
as 'Maisteri Matti E. Ojasto'.
Tue, Feb 11 1969
Portrait of Ilkka HeiskanenIlkka Heiskanen
Ilkka Heiskanen was
47 in Backwood Philosopher
as 'Mooses Pessi'.
Thu, Jan 11 1962
Portrait of Konsta PöyliöKonsta Pöyliö
Konsta Pöyliö was
>> in Backwood Philosopher
as 'Nikke'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Aake KallialaAake Kalliala
Aake Kalliala was
59 in Backwood Philosopher
as 'Kuoliaaksinaurattaja'.
Thu, Oct 05 1950
Portrait of Kati OutinenKati Outinen
Kati Outinen was
48 in Backwood Philosopher
as 'Kuoliaaksinaurattajan tytär'.
Thu, Aug 17 1961
Portrait of Juhani NiemeläJuhani Niemelä
Juhani Niemelä was
68 in Backwood Philosopher
as 'Ukonkuivuuvaaran isäntä'.
Tue, Jun 17 1941
Portrait of Maria AroMaria Aro
Maria Aro was
67 in Backwood Philosopher
as 'Ukonkuivuuvaaran emäntä'.
Wed, Apr 08 1942
Portrait of Ursula SaloUrsula Salo
Ursula Salo was
>> in Backwood Philosopher
as 'Iita'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Janne KinnunenJanne Kinnunen
Janne Kinnunen was
35 in Backwood Philosopher
as 'Anselmi, "Selmi"'.
Thu, Jul 25 1974
Portrait of Vesa VierikkoVesa Vierikko
Vesa Vierikko was
53 in Backwood Philosopher
as 'Ooke'.
Thu, May 24 1956
Portrait of Kari VäänänenKari Väänänen
Kari Väänänen was
56 in Backwood Philosopher
as 'Severi'.
Thu, Sep 17 1953
Portrait of Tuire SaleniusTuire Salenius
Tuire Salenius was
59 in Backwood Philosopher
as 'Mooseksen emäntä'.
Sat, Dec 16 1950
Portrait of Tatu MönttinenTatu Mönttinen
Tatu Mönttinen was
29 in Backwood Philosopher
as 'Ylioppilas'.
Mon, Sep 08 1980
Portrait of Seppo MerviäSeppo Merviä
Seppo Merviä was
>> in Backwood Philosopher
as 'Ylioppilas'.
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Portrait of Tommi RaitolehtoTommi Raitolehto
Tommi Raitolehto was
39 in Backwood Philosopher
as 'Jätkä'.
Fri, Oct 16 1970
Portrait of Kari SuhonenKari Suhonen
Kari Suhonen was
>> in Backwood Philosopher
as 'Insinööri'.
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Portrait of Teuvo KalliolaTeuvo Kalliola
Teuvo Kalliola was
>> in Backwood Philosopher
as 'Makasiinin kauppias'.
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Portrait of Tapio KauppiTapio Kauppi
Tapio Kauppi was
>> in Backwood Philosopher
as 'Savottajätkä'.
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Portrait of Oili TaipaleOili Taipale
Oili Taipale was
>> in Backwood Philosopher
as 'Mummo'.
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Portrait of Marja-Liisa VäyrynenMarja-Liisa Väyrynen
Marja-Liisa Väyrynen was
>> in Backwood Philosopher
as 'Mooseksen lapsi'.
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Portrait of Topi CastrénTopi Castrén
Topi Castrén was
>> in Backwood Philosopher
as 'Mooseksen lapsi'.
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Portrait of Riku RäisänenRiku Räisänen
Riku Räisänen was
>> in Backwood Philosopher
as 'Mooseksen lapsi'.
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Portrait of Kirikou RajalaKirikou Rajala
Kirikou Rajala was
>> in Backwood Philosopher
as 'Mooseksen lapsi'.
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Portrait of Weeti VäyrynenWeeti Väyrynen
Weeti Väyrynen was
>> in Backwood Philosopher
as 'Niken veli'.
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Crew

Portrait of Kari VäänänenKari Väänänen
Director, Screenplay
Kari Väänänen was
56 in Backwood Philosopher
Thu, Sep 17 1953
Portrait of Timo SalminenTimo Salminen
Director of Photography
Timo Salminen was
57 in Backwood Philosopher
Fri, Jul 11 1952
Portrait of Jouni MutanenJouni Mutanen
Assistant Director
Jouni Mutanen was
>> in Backwood Philosopher
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Portrait of Mikko TenhunenMikko Tenhunen
Producer
Mikko Tenhunen was
>> in Backwood Philosopher
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Portrait of Marko RöhrMarko Röhr
Producer
Marko Röhr was
48 in Backwood Philosopher
Sat, Dec 02 1961
Portrait of Benjamin MercerBenjamin Mercer
Editor
Benjamin Mercer was
>> in Backwood Philosopher
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Portrait of Sami SarhamaaSami Sarhamaa
Sound Re-Recording Mixer, Sound Editor
Sami Sarhamaa was
>> in Backwood Philosopher
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Portrait of Pessi LevantoPessi Levanto
Original Music Composer
Pessi Levanto was
36 in Backwood Philosopher
Mon, Jan 01 1973
Portrait of Olli VarjaOlli Varja
Gaffer
Olli Varja was
53 in Backwood Philosopher
Sun, Jan 01 1956
Portrait of Veikko HuovinenVeikko Huovinen
Novel
Veikko Huovinen would have been no older than
82 in Backwood Philosopher
Sat, May 07 1927 –
Sun, Oct 04 2009
Portrait of Markku PätiläMarkku Pätilä
Production Design
Markku Pätilä was
61 in Backwood Philosopher
Thu, Jan 01 1948
Portrait of Jyrki RahkonenJyrki Rahkonen
Sound Designer
Jyrki Rahkonen was
>> in Backwood Philosopher
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Portrait of Marja-Leena HukkanenMarja-Leena Hukkanen
Script Supervisor, Still Photographer
Marja-Leena Hukkanen was
50 in Backwood Philosopher
Thu, Jan 01 1959
Portrait of Nea SalminenNea Salminen
First Assistant Camera
Nea Salminen was
>> in Backwood Philosopher
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Konsta VäänänenKonsta Väänänen
Lighting Technician
Konsta Väänänen was
26 in Backwood Philosopher
Sat, Sep 03 1983
Portrait of Terhi VäänänenTerhi Väänänen
Makeup Designer
Terhi Väänänen was
>> in Backwood Philosopher
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Portrait of Johanna HeikkiläJohanna Heikkilä
Costume Design
Johanna Heikkilä was
>> in Backwood Philosopher
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Portrait of Risto TuominenRisto Tuominen
Production Manager
Risto Tuominen was
33 in Backwood Philosopher
Thu, Jan 01 1976
Portrait of Teemu LiakkaTeemu Liakka
"B" Camera Operator
Teemu Liakka was
>> in Backwood Philosopher
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Portrait of Petri KiljunenPetri Kiljunen
First Assistant Camera
Petri Kiljunen was
>> in Backwood Philosopher
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Portrait of Pernilla FinnePernilla Finne
Second Assistant Camera
Pernilla Finne was
>> in Backwood Philosopher
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Portrait of Mika HietalaMika Hietala
Lighting Technician
Mika Hietala was
>> in Backwood Philosopher
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Portrait of Toni PasanenToni Pasanen
Lighting Technician
Toni Pasanen was
>> in Backwood Philosopher
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Portrait of Tuomas JärnefeltTuomas Järnefelt
Production Sound Mixer
Tuomas Järnefelt was
40 in Backwood Philosopher
Thu, Sep 18 1969
Portrait of Olli HuhtanenOlli Huhtanen
Production Sound Mixer
Olli Huhtanen was
43 in Backwood Philosopher
Wed, Jun 22 1966
Portrait of Timo LuomanenTimo Luomanen
Colorist
Timo Luomanen was
>> in Backwood Philosopher
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Portrait of Kari MannsKari Manns
Colorist
Kari Manns was
>> in Backwood Philosopher
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