Documentary film about Arndt Pekurinen and the peace movement in the early 20th century. Pekurinen spoke out for pacifism, conscientious objection and peace, and received support for his actions around the world. However, his worldview collided with the nationalist and militaristic atmosphere of the era in Finland. He was considered a troublemaker, a traitor, and a caricature of masculinity. The film is a universal and timeless account of a man persecuted for his opinions. At the same time, it is a description of the weak tolerance of young independent Finland towards dissidents. Pekurinen was executed during the Continuation War by his compatriots on November 5, 1941.
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Cast
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Joonas Saartamo
Arndt Pekurinen (voice)
Known for
White Lines
Unknown Soldier
Elena Leeve
Säde Pekurinen (voice)
Known for
Arctic Circle
Sauna
Vilma Melasniemi
Aleksandra Pekurinen (voice)
Known for
Restless
Olavi Uusivirta
Aarne Selinheimo / Aito Alsi (voice)
Known for
Deadwind
Lauri Tilkanen
Tauno Tapanainen / Kaarlo Kinnunen (voice)
Known for
Deadwind
Tom of Finland
Hannu-Pekka Björkman
Ilmari Talvitie (voice)
Known for
Christmas Story
Niko and the Way to the Stars
Taisto Oksanen
Freedy Kekäläinen (voice)
Known for
Tom of Finland
Olli Uosukainen
Juho Niukkanen (voice)
Nicholas Wancke
Somerville Hastings (voice)
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Seamstress
Ville Suhonen Director · Lau Nau Composer Marita Hällfors Cinematographer
Budget $375K · First release July 9, 2021 · Produced in Finland
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Budget
$375,000
Production
Oktober
Production
Finland
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Original title
Ikuiseen rauhaan
Original language
Finnish
Spoken on screen
English · Finnish
Release dates
Finland · July 9, 2021
Premiere
Finland · September 20, 2021
Limited theatrical · Helsinki International Film Festival Love & Anarchy
No release date listed for United States.
Finland
January 13, 2022 · TV · YLE TV1
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