Harri J. Panula

Once Upon a Time in the North (2012)

19th century drama set on the plains of Ostrobothnia, western Finland, which are controlled by groups of knife-wielding thugs, the toughs. Traditionally, the first-born son inherits everything, so when Esko – a bum and a gang leader – learns that his father will ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  JP Siili
CAST:  Lauri Tilkanen  •  Mikko Leppilampi  •  Pamela Tola  •  Aku Hirviniemi

19th century drama set on the plains of Ostrobothnia, western Finland, which are controlled by groups of knife-wielding thugs, the toughs. Traditionally, the first-born son inherits everything, so when Esko – a bum and a gang leader – learns that his father will ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  JP Siili
CAST:  Lauri Tilkanen  •  Mikko Leppilampi  •  Pamela Tola  •  Aku Hirviniemi

The Road of Mutala (2005)

The main character is a man who has stayed in his homestead after the death of his parents, when nearly all other villagers have already left for the city in hopes of better lives. The man's quest is to reconnect with his bride who moved away years ago. On his ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Harri J. Panula
CAST:  Juha Hurme  •  Laura Rämä  •  Miikka Peuravirta  •  Tomi Tammenoja

The main character is a man who has stayed in his homestead after the death of his parents, when nearly all other villagers have already left for the city in hopes of better lives. The man's quest is to reconnect with his bride who moved away years ago. On his ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Harri J. Panula
CAST:  Juha Hurme  •  Laura Rämä  •  Miikka Peuravirta  •  Tomi Tammenoja

Daughters of Snow (2007)

Daughters of Snow tells the story of two sisters, Anniina and Emilia who are enjoying a Scandinavian winter day. As the girls play with an ice sled their shared crush, attraction to the same man, Olavi opens the door for jealousy to reign and the happy, playful ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Harri J. Panula
CAST:  Rosanna Kemppi  •  Reetta Jouttimäki  •  Olli Kontulainen

Daughters of Snow tells the story of two sisters, Anniina and Emilia who are enjoying a Scandinavian winter day. As the girls play with an ice sled their shared crush, attraction to the same man, Olavi opens the door for jealousy to reign and the happy, playful ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Harri J. Panula
CAST:  Rosanna Kemppi  •  Reetta Jouttimäki  •  Olli Kontulainen

Nurmoo - Shout from the plain (2009)

Summer 1939 Little village Nurmo at the Finnish countryside is planning an international wrestling match that versus the whole world. But as autumn 1939 comes everything changes and the story forms into a legend.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Harri J. Panula
CAST:  Eerik Kantokoski  •  Anna Alkiomaa  •  Oskari Katajisto  •  Kalevi Haapoja

Summer 1939 Little village Nurmo at the Finnish countryside is planning an international wrestling match that versus the whole world. But as autumn 1939 comes everything changes and the story forms into a legend.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Harri J. Panula
CAST:  Eerik Kantokoski  •  Anna Alkiomaa  •  Oskari Katajisto  •  Kalevi Haapoja

Return (2010)

In spring 1940, a soldier is returning from the Finnish Winter War only to face the Repo man. A struggle against society, nightmares and the temptations of alcohol ensues while he strives to save his farm and marriage.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Harri J. Panula
CAST:  Eerik Kantokoski  •  Reeta Annala  •  Kalevi Haapoja  •  Kauko Salo

In spring 1940, a soldier is returning from the Finnish Winter War only to face the Repo man. A struggle against society, nightmares and the temptations of alcohol ensues while he strives to save his farm and marriage.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Harri J. Panula
CAST:  Eerik Kantokoski  •  Reeta Annala  •  Kalevi Haapoja  •  Kauko Salo

Long Range Patrol (2013)

Long-Range Patrol is a story about the Squad Peltoniemi Patrol trip to the enemies backside in spring 1943. The capturing of a Russian female soldier changes the whole task from a routine mission to a battle for survival.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Harri J. Panula
CAST:  Eerik Kantokoski  •  Ali Ahovaara  •  Hannu Rantala  •  Eeva Putro

Long-Range Patrol is a story about the Squad Peltoniemi Patrol trip to the enemies backside in spring 1943. The capturing of a Russian female soldier changes the whole task from a routine mission to a battle for survival.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Harri J. Panula
CAST:  Eerik Kantokoski  •  Ali Ahovaara  •  Hannu Rantala  •  Eeva Putro