Tolonen (2014)

In the early 1970s, the internationally celebrated Finnish guitarist Jukka Tolonen chose to continue his promising solo career instead of joining the bands of artists such as Cat Stevens and Abba. However, by the late 90s, Tolonen found himself living on the street in Stockholm and ended up in prison in 2008 for assaulting his girlfriend. The documentary is a story of letting go, surviving and finding a new beginning. It also sees Tolonen’s music live on in the hands of young musicians.

Director: Lasse Keso
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 75 min
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Production: Gateway Films
Country: Finland
Language: suomi
Original Language: en

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tolonen about?
In the early 1970s, the internationally celebrated Finnish guitarist Jukka Tolonen chose to continue his promising solo career instead of joining the bands of artists such as Cat Stevens and Abba. However, by the late 90s, Tolonen found himself living on the street in Stockholm and ended up in prison in 2008 for assaulting his girlfriend. The documentary is a story of letting go, surviving and finding a new beginning. It also sees Tolonen’s music live on in the hands of young musicians.
Who directed Tolonen?
Tolonen was directed by Lasse Keso.
Who stars in Tolonen?
Tolonen stars Jukka Tolonen.
How long is Tolonen?
Tolonen has a runtime of 1h 15m (75 minutes).
What genre is Tolonen?
Tolonen is a Documentary film.
Where was Tolonen produced?
Tolonen was produced in Finland.