The Visitor (2008)

The Visitor (2008) poster

A young boy lives with his mother on a farm surrounded by deep forest in the remote wilds of the Finnish countryside. From time to time, the boy visits his father - a man of great violence - in prison. Locked in the stable is an unruly horse, the boy´s only other companion. Their simple life is disrupted when a stranger appears, with a note from the father and a bullet in his side. Reluctantly, mother and son offer the stranger refuge.

Director: J-P Valkeapää
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 105 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Helena Tulve
Cinematography: Tuomo Hutri
Editing: Mervi Junkkonen
Production: BlueLight, Exitfilm, Helsinki-filmi, Propeller Film
Country: Estonia, Finland, Germany, United Kingdom
Language: suomi
Budget: $1M
Original Language: fi

Themes

Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Nostalgic Memories and the Past

Keywords

farm, countryside, prison cell, symbolism, horse, crow, forest, rural area, mute, stranger, childhood, kids, wounded horse

Trailer

The Visitor Trailer
More Films by Director: J-P Valkeapää
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Visitor about?
A young boy lives with his mother on a farm surrounded by deep forest in the remote wilds of the Finnish countryside. From time to time, the boy visits his father - a man of great violence - in prison. Locked in the stable is an unruly horse, the boy´s only other companion. Their simple life is disrupted when a stranger appears, with a note from the father and a bullet in his side. Reluctantly, mother and son offer the stranger refuge.
Who directed The Visitor?
The Visitor was directed by J-P Valkeapää.
Who stars in The Visitor?
The Visitor stars Pavel Liška, Vitali Bobrov, Jorma Tommila, Emilia Ikäheimo, Pauli Poranen, Lauri-Kare Laos.
How long is The Visitor?
The Visitor has a runtime of 1h 45m (105 minutes).
What genre is The Visitor?
The Visitor is a Drama film.
What is the budget of The Visitor?
The Visitor had a budget of $1M.
Where was The Visitor produced?
The Visitor was produced in Estonia, Finland, Germany, United Kingdom.
What are the themes of The Visitor?
The themes of The Visitor include: Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Nostalgic Memories and the Past.