The Punk Voyage
"Punk Voyage is a film about being true to yourself, making hard decisions and moving on in life. A smelly journey full of tears and laughter."
Originally released in 2017. The Punk Voyage is a documentary film. directed by Jukka Kärkkäinen.
Starring Kari Aalto, Sami Helle, and Pertti Kurikka
Synopsis
In December 2016 a remarkable chapter in music history was closed as the Finnish punk rock band Pertti Kurikan Nimipäivät (PKN) retired. Punk Voyage is a feature length documentary film about the last years of the band, with all the ups and downs included. After becoming celebrities in Finland, this incredible quartet continued to conquer new fans around the World. In its seven years run PKN played nearly 300 gigs in 16 countries. In 2015 the band was selected to represent Finland in the Eurovision Song Contest, where they played to over 100 million television spectators. However, the busy traveling and success created a lot of pressure within the band: Kari struggled with the temptations and responsibilities brought by publicity; Sami extended his territory to politics and religion; Toni's and the band's roadie Niila's crush to the the same girl caused conflicts; and Pertti, tired of this all, decided to retire.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 13, 2017
8 years ago
Runtime
1h 40m
100 minutes total
User Rating
7.5/10
Great (8 votes)
Language
FI
Original language
Country
Finland
Production
Directors
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FI
Production Companies
- Mouka Filmi
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Punk Voyage about?
In December 2016 a remarkable chapter in music history was closed as the Finnish punk rock band Pertti Kurikan Nimipäivät (PKN) retired. Punk Voyage is a feature length documentary film about th...
Who directed The Punk Voyage?
The Punk Voyage was directed by Jukka Kärkkäinen.
How long is The Punk Voyage?
The Punk Voyage has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
When was The Punk Voyage released?
The Punk Voyage was released on October 13, 2017 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Punk Voyage?
The main cast of The Punk Voyage includes Kari Aalto, Sami Helle, Pertti Kurikka, Niila Suoranta, Jutta Tahvanainen.