Portrait of a Man
Portrait of a Man
2010, Finnish. Directed by Visa Koiso-Kanttila.
A rough but beautiful documentary film about the crisis of a man in his forties and his desire for a better life; its a story of parenthood, alcohol, Finnish man and his desire for love. It is also an unusually intimate depiction of the relationship between the father and his son. Despite the seriousness of the topic the film includes black humor and situational comedy
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Finnish
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Details
- Released
- 1 January 2010
- Original title
- Miehen kuva
- Country
- Finland
- Written by
- Visa Koiso-Kanttila
- Budget
- $230K
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Portrait of a Man: quick answers
What should I watch before Portrait of a Man?
Watch Father to Son (2004) and A Winter's Journey (2007) first.
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How long is Portrait of a Man?
Portrait of a Man runs 81 minutes (1h 21m).
Does Portrait of a Man have a post-credits scene?
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Portrait of a Man parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Portrait of a Man on?
Portrait of a Man isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 January 2010. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Portrait of a Man?
If you liked Portrait of a Man, try David Lynch: The Art Life, Seduced and Abandoned, Harmontown.
Who directed Portrait of a Man?
Portrait of a Man (2010) was directed by Visa Koiso-Kanttila and stars Tommy Hellsten, Kalle Rissanen.

