Dog Nail Clipper
Originally released in 2004. Dog Nail Clipper is a drama film. directed by Markku Pölönen.
Starring Peter Franzén, Taisto Reimaluoto, and Ahti Kuoppala
Synopsis
Bright young soldier Mertsi suffers a permanent brain injury in the Second World War. In the late 1940s he wanders around the Finnish countryside looking for simple work and relying on other people's help. A workmate, Ville, tells him about his clever Spitz dog back home and the problems with her overlong dew claws. Together with his helpful war buddy Eetvi, Mertsi joins a lumber camp in the middle of a freezing winter, tries hard but finds the work there too strenuous for his body and mind. While he still sees nightmares about the war, in the daytime he keeps dreaming and worrying about the dog...
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 13, 2004
21 years ago
Runtime
1h 45m
105 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (17 votes)
Language
FI
Original language
Country
Finland
Production
Director
Top Cast
Peter Franzén
as Mertsi Arhippa Vepsäläinen
Taisto Reimaluoto
as Eetvi Manninen
Ahti Kuoppala
as Ville Kuosmanen
Ville Virtanen
as Foreman Luti
Risto Salmi
as Horseman Turpeinen
Timo Lavikainen
as epämukava Leinonen
Leo Lastumäki
as Kämppäukko
Simo Tamminen
as Lääkäri
Vieno Saaristo
as Taimi Kuosmanen
Hannu Virolainen
as Asemamies
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FI
Production Companies
- Fennada-Filmi
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dog Nail Clipper about?
Bright young soldier Mertsi suffers a permanent brain injury in the Second World War. In the late 1940s he wanders around the Finnish countryside looking for simple work and relying on other people...
Who directed Dog Nail Clipper?
Dog Nail Clipper was directed by Markku Pölönen.
How long is Dog Nail Clipper?
Dog Nail Clipper has a runtime of 1 hours and 45 minutes (105 minutes total).
When was Dog Nail Clipper released?
Dog Nail Clipper was released on February 13, 2004 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Dog Nail Clipper?
The main cast of Dog Nail Clipper includes Peter Franzén, Taisto Reimaluoto, Ahti Kuoppala, Ville Virtanen, Risto Salmi.