Simpauttaja

A slow, talky immersion into a rural community unsettled by an enigmatic newcomer, blending wry humour with quiet melancholy.

Directed by

Veikko Kerttula

Genres

Comedy, Tv movie

Starring

Ahti Kuoppala, Pekka Räty, Leni Katajakoski

Overview

During the spring harvest, a strange man arrives in the village on the shores of Lake Pielinen, carrying a rifle and a backpack. He is a skilled worker, a ruthless talker, and a ladies' man. By the time the autumn snow falls, the village has changed. No one can quite figure out the man. He calls himself Simpauttaja. Based on Heikki Turunen's award-winning debut novel, the film is a tragicomic portrayal of rural change.

How it feels

Satirical, earnest, melancholic and warm. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Identity, class, gender, family

Content

Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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