Drama ·Action · Finland · 2026 · 2h 23m

The Son of Revenge – The Story of Kalevala

Kalevala: Kullervon tarina

The Son of Revenge – The Story of Kalevala poster
Director
Antti J. Jokinen
Cast
Elias Salonen as Kullervo Eero Aho as Untamo Ilkka Koivula as Wäinö Ronja Kuoppamäki as Aino Olli Rahkonen as Ilmarinen Krista Kosonen as Kerttu
Crew
Rauno Ronkainen — Director of Photography Joona Louhivuori — Editor Lauri Porra — Original Music Composer Antti J. Jokinen — Screenplay Jorma Tommila — Screenplay Elias Lönnrot — Novel
Synopsis

Karelia in the 12th century. The feud between Kalervo and Untamo leads to the massacre of an entire village. The only survivor is Kalervo's son Kullervo, whom Untamo decides to raise as his own. As he grows up, Kullervo's brute strength and rebellious nature make him dangerous, and the villagers want to get rid of him for good. Kullervo spends his entire life searching for a purpose for his existence and skills. When the events of the past are revealed to him, his fate is clear. The path of revenge leads Kullervo to confront Untamo and force him to account for his sins.

Mood & Themes
finnish mythologykalevala (finnish national epic)
Key Collaborators
Antti J. Jokinen Director Rauno Ronkainen Director of Photography Joona Louhivuori Editor Lauri Porra Original Music Composer Antti J. Jokinen Screenplay Jorma Tommila Screenplay Elias Lönnrot Novel Antti J. Jokinen Producer Marko Röhr Producer Johanna Enäsuo Producer Antti Nikkinen Production Design Anna Vilppunen Costume Design
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