The Novelist
2008 · 108 min
Drama · Romance
★ 4.3The Päätalo film tells the story of Kalle Päätalo, a carpenter and master builder, and his burning desire to become a writer, as well as the long road that led to the creation of Päätalo's first novel. Too much hard work, too little love in his marriage, and too little self-confidence prevent Kalle Päätalo from realizing his lifelong dream of becoming a writer. Until he finds new love.
Crew
- Director Hannu Kahakorpi
- Screenplay Elina Halttunen
- Director of Photography Jarkko T. Laine
Cast
Kai Lehtinen
Kalle Päätalo
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Nina Jääskeläinen
Laina Päätalo
Antti Virmavirta
Ilmari Vouvila
Pirjo Leppänen
Riitu Päätalo
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Eero Schroderus
Hermanni Päätalo
Kari Hietalahti
Sonni Moilanen
Ahti Jokinen
Kummun Kalle
- S
Susanna Anteroinen
Leena
- M
Mira Kivilä
Salli Lisäkäs
Janne Virtanen
Ville Repo
Maija Paunio
Sinikka Arjala
Hannu Kahakorpi
Pankinjohtaja 1
Crew
- Director — Hannu Kahakorpi
- Screenplay — Elina Halttunen
- Director of Photography — Jarkko T. Laine
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