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Backwood Philosopher

2009Movie1 h 50 min

ComedyDrama
59
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Rotten Tomatoes–52%
59
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Rotten Tomatoes–52%

Summary

Self-taught philosopher Konsta Pylkkänen guides a group of researchers through Finland's Kainuu wilderness in the hopes of having a "sinistä ajatusta", idea out of the blue. While firing upon a hybrid of the hazel grouse and the western capercaillie, kinds of birds, he indeed makes a scientific discovery.

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Cast

12 of 12

Crew

Directed by
Kari Väänänen
Written by
Kari Väänänen, Veikko Huovinen
Produced by
Mikko Tenhunen, Marko Röhr
Music by
Pessi Levanto

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Facts

December 25, 2009 · 1 h 50 min · Drama, Comedy

Released
December 25, 2009
Runtime
1 h 50 min
Genres
Drama, Comedy
Original language
Finnish
Made in
Finland
Budget
$2 million
Available in
2 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

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Where can I stream Backwood Philosopher?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is Backwood Philosopher worth watching?

59
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59 (IMDb 6.7).

Is Backwood Philosopher in English?

Finnish

No, it was made in Finnish.