The Novelist
2008, Finnish. Directed by Hannu Kahakorpi.
The Päätalo film tells the story of Kalle Päätalo, a carpenter and master builder, and his burning desire to become a writer, as well as the long road that led to the creation of Päätalo's first novel. Too much hard work, too little love in his marriage, and too little self-confidence prevent Kalle Päätalo from realizing his lifelong dream of becoming a writer. Until he finds new love.
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Finnish
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Hannu KahakorpiDirector
- Kai LehtinenKalle Päätalo
- Nina JääskeläinenLaina Päätalo
- Antti VirmavirtaIlmari Vouvila
- Pirjo LeppänenRiitu Päätalo
- Eero SchroderusHermanni Päätalo
- Kari HietalahtiSonni Moilanen
- Ahti JokinenKummun Kalle
- Susanna AnteroinenLeena
- Mira KiviläSalli Lisäkäs
- Janne VirtanenVille Repo
- Maija PaunioSinikka Arjala
- Hannu KahakorpiPankinjohtaja 1
Details
- Released
- 26 September 2008
- Original title
- Päätalo
- Country
- Finland
- Written by
- Elina Halttunen
- Budget
- $1.5M
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What The Novelist is based on
The Novelist is adapted from a novel.
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The Novelist runs 108 minutes (1h 48m).
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Which OTT platform is The Novelist on?
The Novelist isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 26 September 2008. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Novelist?
If you liked The Novelist, try Hello, Goodbye, and Everything in Between, Not Easily Broken, Winter's Tale.
Who directed The Novelist?
The Novelist (2008) was directed by Hannu Kahakorpi and stars Kai Lehtinen, Nina Jääskeläinen, Antti Virmavirta.
What is The Novelist based on?
The Novelist is adapted from a novel.