Once Upon a Time in the North 2012
6.1 / 10
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.
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.
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... Matti Antinpoika Välitalo
... Esko Välitalo
... Aino Kantola
... Kalle
... Häjy Koskela
... Antti Välitalo
Genres:
Release Date:
Feb 17, 2012 (Finland)
Run Time:
2hr 9`
MMPA Rating:
Original Language:
Finnish
Production Countries:
Finland
Status:
Released
Cast & Crew of
Once Upon a Time in the North - Once Upon a Time in the North
Directors & Credit Writers
Cast
... Matti Antinpoika Välitalo
... Esko Välitalo
... Aino Kantola
... Kalle
... Häjy Koskela
... Antti Välitalo
... Maria Välitalo
... Sakari Kantola
... Häjy Lehto
... Notary Kustaa
... Vallesmanni
AA
Ali Ahovaara... Häjy Valtteri
... Häjy Vanhala
... Häjy Hietanen
PL
Pia Latomäki... Sylvi Kantola
... Kaisa Kantola
... Jouni Kantola
HJP
Harri J. Panula... Juhani Kantola
... Körtti
... Pastor
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Once Upon a Time in the North - Once Upon a Time in the North
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