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Cast
Lauri Tilkanen
as Matti Antinpoika Välitalo
Mikko Leppilampi
as Esko Välitalo
Pamela Tola
as Aino Kantola
Aku Hirviniemi
as Kalle
Eero Milonoff
as Häjy Koskela
Esko Salminen
as Antti Välitalo
Lena Meriläinen
as Maria Välitalo
Taneli Mäkelä
as Sakari Kantola
Olavi Uusivirta
as Häjy Lehto
Pirkka-Pekka Petelius
as Notary Kustaa
Movie Info & Details
Release Year2012
Runtime2h 09m
LanguageFinnish
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes25
DirectorJP Siili
WritersJP Siili
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.7 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsOnce Upon a Time in the North
About Once Upon a Time in the North
19th century drama set on the plains of Ostrobothnia, western Finland, which are controlled by groups of knife-wielding thugs, the toughs. Traditionally, the first-born son inherits everything, so when Esko – a bum and a gang leader – learns that his father will leave the Välitalo estate to his younger and exemplary brother, all hell breaks loose.
Directed by JP Siili, Once Upon a Time in the North leans on a strong ensemble — Lauri Tilkanen, Mikko Leppilampi, Pamela Tola — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 2012.
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