Kalevala: The Story of Kullervo

Kalevala: The Story of Kullervo (also known as Son of Revenge: The Story of Kalevala;^[2] Finnish: Kalevala: Kullervon tarina) is a Finnish historical fantasy film directed by Antti Jokinen. It is based on Finnish epic poetry, The Kalevala, telling the story of Kullervo, a tragic hero of the poetry. Elias Salonen [fi] is playing the film's title character.^[3]

Directed byAntti Jokinen

Written byAntti Jokinen
Jorma Tommila

Based on"The Story of Kullervo" of Kalevala by Elias Lönnrot

Produced byJohanna Enäsuo
Antti Jokinen
Marko Röhr

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Kalevala: The Story of Kullervo
Original Finnish film poster
Finnish: Kalevala: Kullervon tarina
Directed by	Antti Jokinen
Written by	Antti Jokinen Jorma Tommila
Based on	"The Story of Kullervo" of Kalevala by Elias Lönnrot
Produced by	Johanna Enäsuo Antti Jokinen Marko Röhr
Starring	Elias Salonen Eero Aho
Cinematography	Rauno Ronkainen
Edited by	Joona Louhivuori
Production companies	Storm Inc. ReelMedia Oy
Distributed by	SF Studios
Release date	16 January 2026 (2026-01-16) (Finland)
Running time	143 minutes
Country	Finland
Language	Finnish
Budget	€4.9 million[1]

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The film is set in North Karelia in the 12th century, and was mainly filmed in Nurmes.^[3] Filming began in mid-September 2024.^[4] The film premiered on 16 January 2026.^[5]