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MOVIE ★ 6.0/10 2021 1h 20m Documentary

Documentary film about Arndt Pekurinen and the peace movement in the early 20th century. Pekurinen spoke out for pacifism, conscientious objection and peace, and received support for his actions around the world. However, his worldview collided with the nationalist and militaristic atmosphere of the era in Finland. He was considered a troublemaker, a traitor, and a caricature of masculinity. The film is a universal and timeless account of a man persecuted for his opinions. At the same time, it is a description of the weak tolerance of young independent Finland towards dissidents. Pekurinen was executed during the Continuation War by his compatriots on November 5, 1941.

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Cast

Joonas Saartamo as Arndt Pekurinen (voice), Elena Leeve as Säde Pekurinen (voice), Vilma Melasniemi as Aleksandra Pekurinen (voice), Olavi Uusivirta as Aarne Selinheimo / Aito Alsi (voice), Lauri Tilkanen as Tauno Tapanainen / Kaarlo Kinnunen (voice), Hannu-Pekka Björkman as Ilmari Talvitie (voice), Taisto Oksanen as Freedy Kekäläinen (voice), Olli Uosukainen as Juho Niukkanen (voice), Nicholas Wancke as Somerville Hastings (voice)