The Novelist

The Päätalo film tells the story of Kalle Päätalo, a carpenter and master builder, and his burning desire to become a writer, as well as the long road that led to the creation of Päätalo's first novel. Too much hard work, too little love in his marriage, and too little self-confidence prevent Kalle Päätalo from realizing his lifelong dream of becoming a writer. Until he finds new love.

• Pessi LevantoOriginal Music Composer
• Elina HalttunenScreenplay
• Hannu KahakorpiDirector

• Kai LehtinenKalle Päätalo
• Nina JääskeläinenLaina Päätalo
• Antti VirmavirtaIlmari Vouvila
• Pirjo LeppänenRiitu Päätalo
• Eero SchroderusHermanni Päätalo
• Kari HietalahtiSonni Moilanen
• Ahti JokinenKummun Kalle
• Susanna AnteroinenLeena
• Mira KiviläSalli Lisäkäs
• Janne VirtanenVille Repo
• Maija PaunioSinikka Arjala
• Hannu KahakorpiPankinjohtaja 1