Once Upon a Time in the North (2012)
19th century drama set on the plains of Ostrobothnia, western Finland, which are controlled by groups of knife-wielding thugs, the toughs. Traditionally, the first-born son inherits everything, so when Esko – a bum and a gang leader – learns that his father will leave the Välitalo estate to his younger and exemplary brother, all hell breaks loose.
Director: JP Siili
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 129 min
Release Date: February 17, 2012
Cast
- Lauri Tilkanen - Matti Antinpoika Välitalo
- Mikko Leppilampi - Esko Välitalo
- Pamela Tola - Aino Kantola
- Aku Hirviniemi - Kalle
- Eero Milonoff - Häjy Koskela
- Esko Salminen - Antti Välitalo
- Lena Meriläinen - Maria Välitalo
- Taneli Mäkelä - Sakari Kantola
- Olavi Uusivirta - Häjy Lehto
- Pirkka-Pekka Petelius - Notary Kustaa
Screenplay
Music: Tuomas Kantelinen
Cinematography: Jani Kumpulainen
Editing: Aleksi Raij
Production: Yellow Film & TV
Country: Finland
Language: suomi
Original Language: fi
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Once Upon a Time in the North about?
- 19th century drama set on the plains of Ostrobothnia, western Finland, which are controlled by groups of knife-wielding thugs, the toughs. Traditionally, the first-born son inherits everything, so when Esko – a bum and a gang leader – learns that his father will leave the Välitalo estate to his younger and exemplary brother, all hell breaks loose.
- Who directed Once Upon a Time in the North?
- Once Upon a Time in the North was directed by JP Siili.
- Who stars in Once Upon a Time in the North?
- Once Upon a Time in the North stars Lauri Tilkanen, Mikko Leppilampi, Pamela Tola, Aku Hirviniemi, Eero Milonoff, Esko Salminen.
- How long is Once Upon a Time in the North?
- Once Upon a Time in the North has a runtime of 2h 9m (129 minutes).
- What genre is Once Upon a Time in the North?
- Once Upon a Time in the North is a Drama film.
- Where was Once Upon a Time in the North produced?
- Once Upon a Time in the North was produced in Finland.