Son of Revenge – The Story of Kalevala

A grim, mythic revenge saga that feels heavy and inevitable, with harsh landscapes and a brooding, tragic atmosphere.

Directed by

Antti J. Jokinen

Genres

Drama, Action

Starring

Elias Salonen, Eero Aho, Ilkka Koivula

Overview

Karelia in the 11th century. A brutal feud between Kalervo and Untamo leads to the massacre of an entire village. The sole survivor is Kalervo's son, Kullervo, whom Untamo decides to raise as his own. As he grows, Kullervo's immense strength and rebellious nature make him feared by those around him. When he learns the truth about his past, his path becomes clear: revenge. His journey takes him across a harsh and treacherous land and into the hands of slave traders, only to uncover a devastating secret that will change his fate forever.

How it feels

Dark, bleak, tense and earnest. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Revenge, betrayal, identity, violence

Content

Strong violence. Mild gore, sexual content and language.

Note

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

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