Backwood Philosopher_
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.
Starring
Kai Lehtinen, Tommi Korpela, Hannu-Pekka Björkman
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Backwood Philosopher was released 17 years ago in 2009.
Overview
Self-taught philosopher Konsta Pylkkänen guides a group of researchers through Finland's Kainuu wilderness in the hopes of having a "sinistä ajatusta", idea ...
Backwood Philosopher is a Drama, Comedy film with a runtime of 1h 50m.
CAST (20)
Kai Lehtinen
Konsta Pylkkönen
Tommi Korpela
Maisteri 'Putte' Kronberg
Hannu-Pekka Björkman
Maisteri Matti E. Ojasto
Ilkka Heiskanen
Mooses Pessi
KP
Konsta Pöyliö
Nikke
Aake Kalliala
Kuoliaaksinaurattaja
Kati Outinen
Kuoliaaksinaurattajan tytär
Juhani Niemelä
Ukonkuivuuvaaran isäntä
MA
Maria Aro
Ukonkuivuuvaaran emäntä
US
Ursula Salo
Iita
Janne Kinnunen
Anselmi, "Selmi"
Vesa Vierikko
Ooke
Kari Väänänen
Severi
TS
Tuire Salenius
Mooseksen emäntä
Tatu Mönttinen
Ylioppilas
SM
Seppo Merviä
Ylioppilas
Tommi Raitolehto
Jätkä
KS
Kari Suhonen
Insinööri
TK
Teuvo Kalliola
Makasiinin kauppias
TK
Tapio Kauppi
Savottajätkä
BOX OFFICE
$2.2M
Budget
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
110 min (1h 50m)
Country
FI
Rating
5.8/10 (18 votes)
Budget
$2,225,000
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Backwood Philosopher about?
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.
How long is Backwood Philosopher?
Backwood Philosopher has a runtime of 110 minutes (1h 50m).
Who stars in Backwood Philosopher?
The cast of Backwood Philosopher includes Kai Lehtinen, Tommi Korpela, Hannu-Pekka Björkman, Ilkka Heiskanen, Konsta Pöyliö.
What is the rating of Backwood Philosopher?
Backwood Philosopher has a rating of 5.8 out of 10 based on 18 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Drama
Comedy