What is the duration of The Novelist?

The duration of The Novelist is 108 mins.

What is the original language of The Novelist?

The original language of The Novelist is Finnish.

Which studio made The Novelist?

The Novelist was produced by MRP Matila Röhr Productions.

What is the total box office for The Novelist?

The total box office for The Novelist is $1213676.

The Novelist 2008

Q: Does The Novelist have end credit scenes?

The Novelist does not have end credit scenes.

Drama

Romance

Box Office

$1.2M

Runtime

108 mins

Language

Finnish

The film follows carpenter and master‑builder Kalle Päätalo, whose relentless ambition to become a writer is constantly thwarted by exhausting work, a loveless marriage and wavering self‑confidence. It traces the arduous journey that eventually leads him to write his first novel, a breakthrough that finally arrives after he discovers new love.

MRP Matila Röhr Productions

Studio

Does The Novelist have end credit scenes?

No!

The Novelist does not have end credit scenes. You can leave when the credits roll.

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Kai Lehtinen

Kalle Päätalo

Kari Hietalahti

Sonni Moilanen

Maija Paunio

Sinikka Arjala

Antti Virmavirta

Ilmari Vouvila

Janne Virtanen

Ville Repo

Mira Kivilä

Salli Lisäkäs

Susanna Anteroinen

Leena

Pirjo Leppänen

Riitu Päätalo

Ahti Jokinen

Kummun Kalle

Hannu Kahakorpi

Pankinjohtaja 1

Aimo Hiltunen

Pankinjohtaja 2

Tiina Jakkila-Parkkinen

Saima Koivula

Anneli Ranta

Alli Kuusinen

Nina Jääskeläinen

Laina Päätalo

Eero Schroderus

Hermanni Päätalo

Esa Kemppainen

Karvonen

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