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Backwood Philosopher (2009): Cast & Box Office

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Backwood Philosopher is a 2009 comedy drama starring Kai Lehtinen as Konsta Pylkkönen, Tommi Korpela and Kati Outinen. It runs 1 hour 50 minutes and earned $2.4 million worldwide.

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Backwood Philosopher (2009) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 50m (110 min)
Genres
Comedy , Drama
Original language
Finnish
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Backwood Philosopher About?

The premise of Backwood Philosopher without spoilers.

Self‑taught philosopher Konsta Pylkkänen leads a team of researchers into the Kainuu wilderness of Finland, hoping to provoke a sudden “sinistä ajatusta”—a flash of inspiration. While attempting to shoot a hybrid of the hazel grouse and western capercaillie, he unexpectedly makes a scientific discovery.

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Cast & crew

Backwood Philosopher Cast & Characters

Kai Lehtinen leads the cast as Konsta Pylkkönen, with Tommi Korpela as Maisteri 'Putte' Kronberg and Kati Outinen as Kuoliaaksinaurattajan tytär.

Also Starring in Backwood Philosopher

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Box office

Backwood Philosopher Box Office

Backwood Philosopher grossed $2.4 million worldwide.

2009 box office

Worldwide gross

$2.4M

International
$2.4M
Videos

Backwood Philosopher Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Backwood Philosopher.

Havukka-Ahon Ajattelija - trailer

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Backwood Philosopher FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Backwood Philosopher, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Backwood Philosopher?

Backwood Philosopher runs 1 hour 50 minutes (110 minutes).

When was Backwood Philosopher released?

Backwood Philosopher was released on December 25, 2009.

Who is in the cast of Backwood Philosopher?

Backwood Philosopher stars Kai Lehtinen as Konsta Pylkkönen, Tommi Korpela as Maisteri 'Putte' Kronberg and Kati Outinen as Kuoliaaksinaurattajan tytär, among 26 credited actors.

How much did Backwood Philosopher make at the box office?

Backwood Philosopher grossed $2.4 million worldwide.

Does Backwood Philosopher have a post-credit scene?

No. Backwood Philosopher has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Backwood Philosopher in?

The original language of Backwood Philosopher is Finnish.

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