Mosku: The Last of His Kind

Mosku: The Last of His Kind

2003 · 136 min · ★ 5.8 · History, Drama

A story about the life of reindeer emperor Mosku in Eastern Lapland at the beginning of the 20th century, when social conditions and the practice of traditional livelihoods are in transition. Mosku is involved in reindeer disputes and skirmishes and is also involved in the bandit hunt on the side of Soviet Russia led by Wallenius, the commander of the Lapland border guard.

Directed by Tapio Suominen · Written by Olli Soinio

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Kai Lehtinen Aleksi 'Mosku' Hihnavaara
Maria Järvenhelmi Mari Vainio
Petter Sairanen K.M. Wallenius
Rauno Ahonen Hammaksen Kuisma
Kari Lahti Hirvas-Aapo
Uula Laakso Rupipää
Jorma Markkula Selmi
Markku Köngäs Jaurun Mitri
Eero Soininen Marjakarhu
Olavi Kaltiokumpu Ollila
Pekka Vitikka Peltovuoma
Ali Martin Ali

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