Arttu Kapulainen

Acting

Arttu Kapulainen

Born March 18, 1981 · Helsinki, Finland (age 45)

Arttu Kapulainen was born in 1981. He is known for his work on Tomas (1996), The Unknown Soldier (2017) and The Tough Ones (1999). Son of actress Leena Uotila and writer/actor Henri Kapulainen.

Known For

SisuSisu · 2022
Sisu
7.42022
MovieActionWar
When an ex-soldier who discovers gold in the Lapland wilderness tries to take the loot into the city, German soldiers led by a brutal SS officer battle him.
Bad Boys: A True StoryBad Boys: A True Story · 2003
Bad Boys: A True Story
5.72003
MovieDramaComedy
The story bases on four Finnish brothers, nicknamed 'the Eura Daltons' who received nation-wide notoriety for tearing gas pumps apart when they needed cash.
Father's DayFather's Day · 2026
Father's Day
2026
MovieDramaComedy
Tinke, who has been drinking his health away, lives in a care home, where his dark humour and his friend Veikko keeps him going. When Saimi's teenage twins, whom he vaguely remembers from years ago, decide to find out about their father, their search leads them to Tinke. Saimi is determined to prevent the twins from meeting Tinke, but Veikko, who has been caught up in the mess, disagrees.
AmbushAmbush · 1999
Ambush
6.01999
MovieDramaWar
It is the summer of 1941 and the Finnish army has been mobilized along the border with Russia. A platoon led by Lt. Eero Perkola is waiting for orders to go on the offensive. The platoon receives orders for a recon mission through the wilderness around the Lieksa lake to search for possible Russian defensive positions.
Light Light LightLight Light Light · 2023
Light Light Light
6.82023
MovieDramaRomance
Mariia visits her childhood home and reminisces about the summer of 1986, when a girl named Mimi arrived in the small village and filled the life of the then 15-year-old Mariia with light.
SkeneSkene · 2004
Skene
6.52004
MovieDrama
Ella, a girl from the province, starts her freshman year at the Helsinki Business School. The capital's party scene introduces her to ecstasy, and together with her new friend Silja and boyfriend Jokke she can't help finding it an easy and lucrative business opportunity. The three soon develop an addiction not so much to the drug but to all the good things that the money can buy. But before long, reality bites back.
The Tough OnesThe Tough Ones · 1999
The Tough Ones
6.21999
MovieDramaCrime
The Tough Ones tells a story of two friends who have a hard time finding their place in the society. Antti and Jussi are released from jail. While they were doing time for bank robbery, the third man involved in the robbery, the one who was not convicted, has become a policeman. He tries to help his friends to settle into the small town in Pohjanmaa, but the boys start a black market liquor business instead. The road seems to lead back to the jail.
JäänmurtajaJäänmurtaja · 1997
Jäänmurtaja
7.01997
MovieComedyDrama
14-year-old Petri dreams about becoming an ice hockey professional. A triangle drama at home makes Dad move away and replaces him with Mutanen, the worst player in the local hockey team. Petri finds out a way to get the best out of Mutanen on ice: before a game, he has to be made really angry so his adrenaline gets flowing.

Movies

SisuSisu · 2022
Sisu
7.42022
MovieActionWar
When an ex-soldier who discovers gold in the Lapland wilderness tries to take the loot into the city, German soldiers led by a brutal SS officer battle him.
Bad Boys: A True StoryBad Boys: A True Story · 2003
Bad Boys: A True Story
5.72003
MovieDramaComedy
The story bases on four Finnish brothers, nicknamed 'the Eura Daltons' who received nation-wide notoriety for tearing gas pumps apart when they needed cash.
Father's DayFather's Day · 2026
Father's Day
2026
MovieDramaComedy
Tinke, who has been drinking his health away, lives in a care home, where his dark humour and his friend Veikko keeps him going. When Saimi's teenage twins, whom he vaguely remembers from years ago, decide to find out about their father, their search leads them to Tinke. Saimi is determined to prevent the twins from meeting Tinke, but Veikko, who has been caught up in the mess, disagrees.
AmbushAmbush · 1999
Ambush
6.01999
MovieDramaWar
It is the summer of 1941 and the Finnish army has been mobilized along the border with Russia. A platoon led by Lt. Eero Perkola is waiting for orders to go on the offensive. The platoon receives orders for a recon mission through the wilderness around the Lieksa lake to search for possible Russian defensive positions.
Light Light LightLight Light Light · 2023
Light Light Light
6.82023
MovieDramaRomance
Mariia visits her childhood home and reminisces about the summer of 1986, when a girl named Mimi arrived in the small village and filled the life of the then 15-year-old Mariia with light.
SkeneSkene · 2004
Skene
6.52004
MovieDrama
Ella, a girl from the province, starts her freshman year at the Helsinki Business School. The capital's party scene introduces her to ecstasy, and together with her new friend Silja and boyfriend Jokke she can't help finding it an easy and lucrative business opportunity. The three soon develop an addiction not so much to the drug but to all the good things that the money can buy. But before long, reality bites back.
The Tough OnesThe Tough Ones · 1999
The Tough Ones
6.21999
MovieDramaCrime
The Tough Ones tells a story of two friends who have a hard time finding their place in the society. Antti and Jussi are released from jail. While they were doing time for bank robbery, the third man involved in the robbery, the one who was not convicted, has become a policeman. He tries to help his friends to settle into the small town in Pohjanmaa, but the boys start a black market liquor business instead. The road seems to lead back to the jail.
JäänmurtajaJäänmurtaja · 1997
Jäänmurtaja
7.01997
MovieComedyDrama
14-year-old Petri dreams about becoming an ice hockey professional. A triangle drama at home makes Dad move away and replaces him with Mutanen, the worst player in the local hockey team. Petri finds out a way to get the best out of Mutanen on ice: before a game, he has to be made really angry so his adrenaline gets flowing.
Sudden Outbursts of EmotionsSudden Outbursts of Emotions · 2025
Sudden Outbursts of Emotions
6.52025
MovieComedyDrama
Jane, a structured travel agent in Helsinki, lives a comfortable life with her longtime boyfriend Mikki, a struggling actor. When Mikki proposes opening their relationship to reignite lost passion, Jane reluctantly agrees to attend a sex-positive retreat. There, she meets Valma, a confident, free-spirited woman deeply rooted in the polyamorous lifestyle. Drawn to Valma’s openness and emotional clarity, Jane begins to question the limits she’s placed on love and connection. As their bond deepens, Jane finds herself navigating unfamiliar territory—desire, jealousy, and self-discovery—while her once-stable life begins to unravel. What began as an experiment in freedom becomes a profound turning point that challenges everything Jane thought she knew about relationships.
Bordertown: The Mural MurdersBordertown: The Mural Murders · 2021
Bordertown: The Mural Murders
6.62021
MovieCrime
A mural painted with blood is found on the wall of Pasila train station, which depicts Finland's best-known serial killer Lasse Maasalo. The text in the mural, “Making the world a better place”, is linked to a voting circulating in social media, where people can vote for persons that world would be a better place without. Soon the first body is found and Sorjonen must find the person who has named himself as The Judge.
Unknown SoldierUnknown Soldier · 2017
Unknown Soldier
7.42017
MovieWarDrama
The film follows Finnish army machine gun company in Continuation War against Soviet Union, 1941–1944. Based on Väinö Linna's best selling novel Tuntematon Sotilas (The Unknown Soldier) and the novel's uncensored version, Sotaromaani (A War Novel).
TomasTomas · 1996
Tomas
5.21996
MovieDrama
An adolescent boy’s life is slipping into a vicious cycle of crime and school.
The Pastor’s WifeThe Pastor’s Wife · 2021
The Pastor’s Wife
5.02021
MovieComedyDrama
Actress Roosa Heinonen is heading for her first lead role in a historical drama film called The Pastor. Arriving to the film set, she confronts an unpleasant surprise.
Liar GirlLiar Girl · 2017
Liar Girl
5.02017
MovieDrama
Liina lives together with her mother. Her mother is often working night shifts so Liina needs to get by alone. In the same building is an apartment where a man died some time ago. One morning Liina hears a dog barking inside the apartment. Liina makes up a story about the dog and tells it to everyone the following day. A nightly rendezvous in the dead man’s apartment turns Liina’s stories true.
Under the North StarUnder the North Star · 2009
Under the North Star
6.42009
MovieDramaHistory
Based on the novel by Väinö Linna, the story takes place during the time of the Finnish Civil War.
Bad Luck LoveBad Luck Love · 2000
Bad Luck Love
5.82000
MovieDramaCrime
A shocking crime forces a man to re-evaluate his life, only to find that going straight is more complicated than he imagined. Ali is a low-level criminal who spends much of his spare time working out at a gym with his brother Pulu. Ali spends most of his day stoned on marijuana, while Pulu is known to drink cleaning products when he's run out of booze. Ali has fallen in love with Inka, a bright woman with a mind of her own, and her independent nature occasionally throws him into a fit of jealousy.
Fucking BunniesFucking Bunnies · 2017
Fucking Bunnies
6.02017
MovieComedy
Raimo’s comfortable, middle-class bubble is burst when a Satan-worshipping sex cult moves in next door.
Freakin' Beautiful WorldFreakin' Beautiful World · 1997
Freakin' Beautiful World
5.21997
MovieDrama
The Helsinki-based teenagers Ippe, Papu and Mia have become entangled in drug circles. Their problems get even worse when violent dealer Kalle starts blackmailing the indebted Ippe.
CaashaCaasha · 2005
Caasha
6.52005
MovieDrama
25-year-old Karri is stuck with his life: days at a job as a guard at a shopping mall, nights out with his friends. Then Karri meets Caasha, a Somali girl about his age.
Man's JobMan's Job · 2007
Man's Job
5.72007
MovieDrama
Juha is 38 years old and has three small children and a depressed wife. He sees himself as strong and believes a man should provide for his family. But one day Juha is fired from his job. Ashamed, he weaves a web of lies to hide the fact from his family. With the help of his friend Olli, Juha begins prostituting himself to support his wife and children. With this he makes in two hours what it took him two days to earn before. The shame and deception mushroom, but the pay from the new profession seems to offset the downside.
Gimme Some RespectGimme Some Respect · 2010
Gimme Some Respect
6.02010
MovieDrama
Young Siiri is starting her life on her own. She wants to be independent and live a normal life, although she is mentally handicapped. She begins to make true of her dreams, where she has a real working place and she hopes to find also a husband.
The Handcuff KingThe Handcuff King · 2002
The Handcuff King
6.12002
MovieDramaComedy
It is winter in the mid-1970s in Tornio, a village near the northern border between Finland and Sweden. Esko is a boy with a lot of problems. He has succeeded in getting on the wrong side of his gang.
Little SisterLittle Sister · 1999
Little Sister
6.01999
MovieDramaRomance
Katri's husband has died in the Finnish Winter War. When the Continuation War begins, Katri volunteers to work in a Helsinki military hospital. She is courted by a patient, a poetry-reciting countryman bound to be released from service. In the same time, she dates old school friend Eero who even goes AWOL to be near her. As the war continues, Katri has to make difficult decisions about her life.

TV Shows

KotikatuKotikatu · 1995
Kotikatu
3.81995
SeriesDrama
DeadwindDeadwind · 2018
Deadwind
7.02018
SeriesDramaCrime
When Sofia Karppi, a detective in her 30's who is trying to get over her husband's death, discovers the body of a young woman on a construction site, she triggers a chain of events that threatens to destroy her life again.
66th North Precinct66th North Precinct · 2023
66th North Precinct
5.22023
SeriesCrime
Police work, boxing and family life in Lapland! Maria Pudas (Saara Kotkaniemi), a former boxing world champion, investigates crimes with her partner Samu Pajala (Karim Rapatti) in Lapland. The life of Maria's cordial and slightly chaotic family (Iina Kuustonen, Eero Saarinen, Katariina Kaitue and Heikki Ranta) changes when Maria's father Esko has a seizure and it is revealed that he has debts of 500,000 euros. In order to save her family, Maria decides to return to the ring once more, and to resolve the situation, only victory matters.
Sincerely Yours in Cold BloodSincerely Yours in Cold Blood · 2000
Sincerely Yours in Cold Blood
7.22000
SeriesDramaCrime
Kylmäverisesti sinun (Sincerely Yours in Cold Blood) is a Finnish true crime drama television series. All episodes are based on real life cases. The show follows Helsinki central police department investigator Veli Miettinen and lawyer Mira Kataja as they tackle with personal life problems and try to keep their relationship purely professional.
TransportTransport · 2022
Transport
6.72022
SeriesDrama
A journalist traces a microchip found in baby food. A bank manager's mistake ensnares her in a much larger scheme. A family falls apart after the father goes missing. An insurance examiner investigates what happened to a border control veterinarian. This suspenseful Nordic noir drama enters the world of international money laundering through the stories of ordinary people caught up in the crimes.
IsolatedIsolated · 2024
Isolated
5.52024
SeriesMystery
An idyllic island in the Finnish Archipelago is suddenly cut off from outside world, as a mysterious force takes over. Without food, electricity or safety, the islanders are faced with their deepest fears. What will you do to survive?
Unknown SoldierUnknown Soldier · 2018
Unknown Soldier
7.42018
SeriesDrama
The Unknown Soldier miniseries expands the story of the 2017 film of the same name. The World War II series based on Väinö Linna's classic novel closely follows a machine gun company of the Finnish Army on the Karelian front during the Continuation War between Finland and the Soviet Union, from mobilization in 1941 to the Moscow Armistice in 1944. It's a story about how camaraderie, humor, and a desire to survive connect men on their journey. War upends the lives of both the individual soldiers and those left on the home front, and leaves its mark on the entire nation.
Queen of Fucking EverythingQueen of Fucking Everything · 2025
Queen of Fucking Everything
6.92025
SeriesCrimeDrama
A successful real estate agent wakes up one day to find out that her husband is gone, leaving her with millions in debt. In order to survive and maintain her lifestyle, Linda must become the queen of the criminal world.
Welcome to TexasWelcome to Texas · 2017
Welcome to Texas
7.72017
SeriesDramaCrime
A married couple leading a criminal organization specialized in smuggling ends up in the middle of the international crime business while trying to protect their family.