2022 | Finland, Denmark, Netherlands, Germany | Fiction

Metsurin tarina (The Woodcutter Story)

  • Finnish - 98 mins
  • Director | Mikko Myllylahti
  • Writer | Mikko Myllylahti
  • Producer | Melanie Blocksdorf, Paria Eskandari, Emilia Haukka, Peter Hyldahl, Koji Nelissen, Jussi Rantamäki, Laura Bøcher Ursø, Derk-Jan Warrink, Jamila Wenske

STATUS: Released

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Pepe is a woodcutter in an idyllic small town in northern Finland. Over the span of a couple of days, a series of events gradually destroys the quiet and happy life he once had. But Pepe seems to be totally fine with it all. As the ensuing days throw all sorts of chaos and strife and surreal adventure at him, Pepe remains determined to look on the bright side of life. Always smiling, always optimistic. As if he knew a secret to existence that no one else did...

Events Quiet life Happiness Chaos Strife Surreal adventure Optimism Secret to existence fiction woodcutter