The Women and the Murderer: Made by Women for Women
In The Women and the Murderer, directors Mona Achache and Patricia Tourancheau center women—the very demographic true crime is designed to appeal to.
The Novelist
The 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.
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The 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.
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Genre:Drama, Romance
Written By:Elina Halttunen
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Runtime:108 minutes
Studio:MRP Matila Röhr Productions
Cast
Hannu Kahakorpi
Director
Kai Lehtinen
Kalle Päätalo
Nina Jääskeläinen
Laina Päätalo
Antti Virmavirta
Ilmari Vouvila
Pirjo Leppänen
Riitu Päätalo
Eero Schroderus
Hermanni Päätalo
Kari Hietalahti
Sonni Moilanen
Ahti Jokinen
Kummun Kalle
Susanna Anteroinen
Leena
Mira Kivilä
Salli Lisäkäs
Janne Virtanen
Ville Repo
Maija Paunio
Sinikka Arjala
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