Backwood Philosopher
2009, Finnish. Directed by Kari Väänänen.
Self-taught philosopher Konsta Pylkkänen guides a group of researchers through Finland's Kainuu wilderness in the hopes of having a "sinistä ajatusta", idea out of the blue. While firing upon a hybrid of the hazel grouse and the western capercaillie, kinds of birds, he indeed makes a scientific discovery.
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Finnish
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Kari VäänänenDirector
- Kai LehtinenKonsta Pylkkönen
- Tommi KorpelaMaisteri 'Putte' Kronberg
- Hannu-Pekka BjörkmanMaisteri Matti E. Ojasto
- Ilkka HeiskanenMooses Pessi
- Konsta PöyliöNikke
- Aake KallialaKuoliaaksinaurattaja
- Kati OutinenKuoliaaksinaurattajan tytär
- Juhani NiemeläUkonkuivuuvaaran isäntä
- Maria AroUkonkuivuuvaaran emäntä
- Ursula SaloIita
- Janne KinnunenAnselmi, "Selmi"
- Vesa VierikkoOoke
Details
- Released
- 25 December 2009
- Original title
- Havukka-ahon ajattelija
- Country
- Finland
- Written by
- Kari Väänänen
- Budget
- $2.2M
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What Backwood Philosopher is based on
Backwood Philosopher is adapted from a novel.
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Backwood Philosopher runs 110 minutes (1h 50m).
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Backwood Philosopher isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 25 December 2009. (Checked 2 November 2026.)
What movies are like Backwood Philosopher?
If you liked Backwood Philosopher, try The Grump, Calamari Union, Class Act.
Who directed Backwood Philosopher?
Backwood Philosopher (2009) was directed by Kari Väänänen and stars Kai Lehtinen, Tommi Korpela, Hannu-Pekka Björkman.
What is Backwood Philosopher based on?
Backwood Philosopher is adapted from a novel.