Tale of a Lake
2016, Finnish. Directed by Marko Röhr & Kim Saarniluoto.
Tale of a Lake is a film about the thousands of lakes that Finland is known for. It takes the viewers on an unprecedented adventure, ranging from the crystal clear springs all the way to the basins of the big lakes. It opens a whole new world of underwater nature for the viewers, and tells about the many old tales and beliefs in the land of thousands of lakes. The story of the film is told through tales that are based around the myths, legends and old beliefs that are part of the Finnish mythology.
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Finnish
- Rated
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 15 January 2016
- Original title
- Järven tarina
- Country
- Finland
- Written by
- Marko Röhr, Antti Tuuri
- Budget
- $900K
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How long is Tale of a Lake?
Tale of a Lake runs 76 minutes (1h 16m).
Does Tale of a Lake have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is Tale of a Lake on?
Tale of a Lake isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Tale of a Lake?
If you liked Tale of a Lake, try Naqoyqatsi, Powaqqatsi, The Crystal Calls - Making The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance.
Who directed Tale of a Lake?
Tale of a Lake (2016) was directed by Marko Röhr and Kim Saarniluoto and stars Samuli Edelmann, Johanna Kurkela.