Movie: The Novelist

Top 10 Billed Cast

Kai Lehtinen
Kai Lehtinen

Kalle Päätalo

Nina Jääskeläinen
Nina Jääskeläinen

Laina Päätalo

Antti Virmavirta
Antti Virmavirta

Ilmari Vouvila

Pirjo Leppänen
Pirjo Leppänen

Riitu Päätalo

Eero Schroderus
Eero Schroderus

Hermanni Päätalo

Kari Hietalahti
Kari Hietalahti

Sonni Moilanen

Ahti Jokinen
Ahti Jokinen

Kummun Kalle

Susanna Anteroinen
Susanna Anteroinen

Leena

Mira Kivilä
Mira Kivilä

Salli Lisäkäs

Janne Virtanen
Janne Virtanen

Ville Repo

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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.

  • Release Date

    2008-09-26

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    4.333

  • Rating:

    2.2 starts
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    suomi
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