Vares: The Path of the Righteous Men_
The body of a young woman whose heart has been ripped out of her chest is found in a remote are in Finland. The finder of the body, a dismissed pastor, hires private investigator Jussi Vares to investigate the crime. Vares uncovers a criminal ring involved in extortion, religious scams, exploitation of minors and stock market speculation.
Starring
Antti Reini, Peter Franzén, Aake Kalliala
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Vares: The Path of the Righteous Men was released 14 years ago in 2012.
Overview
The body of a young woman whose heart has been ripped out of her chest is found in a remote are in Finland. The finder of the body, a dismissed pastor, hires...
Vares: The Path of the Righteous Men is a Crime, Action film with a runtime of 1h 36m.
CAST (20)
Antti Reini
Jussi Vares
Peter Franzén
Taisto Raappana
Aake Kalliala
Paskamantteli
Merja Larivaara
Elisabeth Raappana
Petteri Summanen
Konstaapeli Larva
Markku Maalismaa
Pastori Hukkanen
Tomi Salmela
Peitsara
Kari-Pekka Toivonen
Sulo Hento
Pekka Huotari
Kalle Riutta
Jarmo Mäkinen
Juhana Sulander
Eppu Salminen
Juhani Luusalmi
Matti Onnismaa
Pastori Alanen
PA
Petteri Ahomaa
Pankinjohtaja
Ari Piispa
Nimismies Toivonen
Kari Tapio
Self
UB
Ulla-Britt Boström
Leskirouva Helga Grannas
HK
Heini Kanniainen
Anna-Liisa Vaara
JK
Juuli Kanniainen
Anna-Liisa Vaara nuorena
TM
Taina Malmikare
Anna-Liisan täti
TH
Tarja Hemminki
Larvan vaimo
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
96 min (1h 36m)
Country
FI
Rating
5.7/10 (26 votes)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Vares: The Path of the Righteous Men about?
The body of a young woman whose heart has been ripped out of her chest is found in a remote are in Finland. The finder of the body, a dismissed pastor, hires private investigator Jussi Vares to investigate the crime. Vares uncovers a criminal ring involved in extortion, religious scams, exploitation of minors and stock market speculation.
How long is Vares: The Path of the Righteous Men?
Vares: The Path of the Righteous Men has a runtime of 96 minutes (1h 36m).
Who stars in Vares: The Path of the Righteous Men?
The cast of Vares: The Path of the Righteous Men includes Antti Reini, Peter Franzén, Aake Kalliala, Merja Larivaara, Petteri Summanen.
What is the rating of Vares: The Path of the Righteous Men?
Vares: The Path of the Righteous Men has a rating of 5.7 out of 10 based on 26 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Crime
Action
