The Woodcutter Story (2022)
Hope is always an option
An open-pit mine is unearthed in an idyllic town in Northern Finland. A strange chain of dreadful events affect the life of Pepe, a kind and optimistic woodcutter. But no matter what happens, Pepe seems to be fine with it, as if he holds a secret of existence that is hard to grasp.
Director: Mikko Myllylahti
Genre: Drama, Comedy, Mystery
Runtime: 98 min
Release Date: October 7, 2022
Cast
- Jarkko Lahti - Pepe
- Iivo Tuuri - Little Tuomas
- Hannu-Pekka Björkman - Tuomas
- Ulla Tapaninen - Irmeli
- Marc Gassot - Jaakko
- Katja Küttner - Kaisa
- Armi Toivanen - Maija
- Matti Onnismaa - Buyer
- Wanda Dubiel - Landowner
- Tomi Alatalo - Pauli
Screenplay
Music: Jonas Struck
Cinematography: Arsen Sarkisiants
Editing: Jussi Rautaniemi
Production: Aamu Film Company, Keplerfilm, Beofilm, Achtung Panda!
Country: Denmark, Finland, Germany, Netherlands
Language: suomi
Budget: $2M
Original Language: fi
Themes
Dark Humor and Macabre Comedy, Arrival of a Stranger with a Secret, Dark Comedy and Twisted Humor, Mysterious Strangers Arriving in Town, Dark Comedy and Irony
Keywords
small town, dark comedy, magic realism
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Woodcutter Story about?
- An open-pit mine is unearthed in an idyllic town in Northern Finland. A strange chain of dreadful events affect the life of Pepe, a kind and optimistic woodcutter. But no matter what happens, Pepe seems to be fine with it, as if he holds a secret of existence that is hard to grasp.
- Who directed The Woodcutter Story?
- The Woodcutter Story was directed by Mikko Myllylahti.
- Who stars in The Woodcutter Story?
- The Woodcutter Story stars Jarkko Lahti, Iivo Tuuri, Hannu-Pekka Björkman, Ulla Tapaninen, Marc Gassot, Katja Küttner.
- How long is The Woodcutter Story?
- The Woodcutter Story has a runtime of 1h 38m (98 minutes).
- What genre is The Woodcutter Story?
- The Woodcutter Story is a Drama, Comedy, Mystery film.
- What is the budget of The Woodcutter Story?
- The Woodcutter Story had a budget of $2M.
- Where was The Woodcutter Story produced?
- The Woodcutter Story was produced in Denmark, Finland, Germany, Netherlands.
- What are the themes of The Woodcutter Story?
- The themes of The Woodcutter Story include: Dark Humor and Macabre Comedy, Arrival of a Stranger with a Secret, Dark Comedy and Twisted Humor, Mysterious Strangers Arriving in Town, Dark Comedy and Irony.