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The Eternal Road (2017)

Original title in Finnish: Ikitie

Based on the novel "The Eternal Road" by Antti Tuuri

Feature film | Epic, historical | Drama Duration 100:00

Full crew-list

Jussi Ketola - Tommi Korpela
Sara - Sidse Babett Knudsen
Kallonen - Hannu-Pekka Björkman
Sofia Ketola - Irina Björklund
Strang - Sampo Sarkola
John Hill - Ville Virtanen
Ella - Jonna Järnefelt
Mary, 8 - Eedit Patrakka
Mary, 14 - Rosa Salomaa

Martta Hill - Helén Söderqvist
Mäki - Antti Virmavirta
Pauli - Eeti Salovuori
Novikov - Lembit Ulfsak
NKVD Officer - Igor Sigov
NKVD Interrogator - Petri Manninen
Laina - Emmi Parviainen
Toivonen - Hendrik Toompere
Doris Toivonen - Harriet Toompere
Toivonen’s Son - Hendrik Toompere Jr.
Toivonen’s Daughter, 8 - Martta Raudsepp
Toivonen’s Daughter, 14 - Eliise Soll
Edvard Gylling - Gert Raudsep
Rinta-Nisula - Steve Vanoni
Rinta-Nisula’s Son - Magnús Mariuson
Arvo, 96 - Elmo Kerosuo
Arvo, 15 - Markus Muide
Aino, 8 - Roosi Rütmann
Aino, 14 - Marion Tammet
Abductors - Timo Ruuskanen, Timo Tuominen, Janne Reinikainen, Jari Virman, Indrek Taalmaa, Nero Urke, Mart Saar, Raimo Pass, Kristjan Lüüs, Taavi Teplenkov, Ahti Puudresell
Karvinen - Jarkko Niemi
Doorman - Jaakko Kiljunen
Border Officer - Rauno Juvonen
Kathy - Amalia Holm
Eileen - Lauli Otsar
Singer 1 (the restaurant) - Emilia Heinonen
Singer 2 (Hopea) - Eric Peltoniemi
Singer 3 (Hopea) - Liina Magnea
Guard - Allan Kress
Strang’s Dance Partner - Kristin Pukka
Pauli Babies - Maik Männiste, Oole Toomla
Voice of Old Mary - Seemah Wilder
ADR Actors - Aleksandr Cherkashin, Alexei Mikhailov, Bruno Puolakainen, Caron Barnes, Chris Jewell, Dianne Travis, Elena Spirina, Joan Eriksson, Sergey Kravchenko, Liisi Tandefelt, Maria Kivinen, Mark B. Odom, Megan Lindqvist, Morgan Bailey, Nika Savolainen, Olavi Annila, Pelle Heikkilä, Sophia Heikkilä, Stepan Tkacheva, Valtteri Simonen

In memoriam Lembit Ulfsak 1947-2017

Director - AJ Annila
Producer - Ilkka Matila
Co-Producers - Kristian Taska, Martin Persson, Gunnar Carlsson, Simon Perry
Executive Producers - Ari Tolppanen, Mikko Leino
Screenwriters - Antti Tuuri, AJ Annila, Aku Louhimies
Based on The Novel ”The Eternal Road” by Antti Tuuri
Cinematographer - Rauno Ronkainen F.S.C.
Set Designer - Kalju Kivi
Costume Designer - Eugen Tamberg
Make-up Designer - Riikka Virtanen
Editor - Tambet Tasuja
Sound Designer - Fredrik Dalenfjäll
Music Composers - Ian Person, Kalle Gustafsson Jerneholm
Music Arranger and Additional Composer - Panu Aaltio
Music Arranger - Tuomas Kantelinen
Script Consultant and English Dialogue Writer - Tom Abrams
Translators - Susan Heiskanen, Tamara Korts
Researcher - Arto Rinne
Script Proofreader - Merja Hietaharju-Tuuri
Script Consultant - Maria Kivinen
Copywriters - Pauli Luomahaara, Alina Tomnikov
Production Managers:
Finland - Tiina Pesonen
Estonia - Erika Laansalu
Sweden - Åsa Karlsson
Production Coordinators - Adeele Tähemaa, Maila Lipp
Production Assistants - Kristy Hritjuk, Hanna Järvinen
Production Interns - Sinituuli Kalttopää, Elina
Tossavainen
1st Assistant Director - Risto Tuominen
2nd Assistant Director - Karin Martinson
3rd Assistant Directors - Piret Toomvap-Schönberg, Kadri Kask, Kertu Köösel, Mart Saar, Rauno Kuusik, Matilde Matvere, Fabian Munsterhjelm
Casting:
Finland - Tutsa Huuhka, Pia Pesonen
Sweden - Lotta Forsblad
Estonia - Piret Toomvap-Schönberg
Casting Assistant - Marika Kallio
Actors’ Personal Trainer - Juha Silvennoinen
Actors’ Dialect Coaches - John Sigona, Peggy Hall
Stunttis Coordinator - Enar Tarmo
Stunts - Andres Mirme, Eeti Salovuori, Johanna Terasmees, Kadri Vahar, Kaja Kann, Margus Terasmees, Vallo Hansen
Stunt of The Big Soldier - Sulev Süld
Stunt of Ketola - Marko Laaban
Stand-in of Ketola - Johan Elm
Stand-in of Sara - Evelin Soosaar-Penttilä
1st. Camera Assistant - Jan Granstöm
2nd Camera Assistant - Kalvis Kulačkovskis
Additional Camera Assistants - Mika Vuorinen, Joosep Jürisson, Gunnar Laal
B-camera Operator - Siim Kaarel Saluri
B-camera Assistant - Joosep Jürisson
Steadicam - Siim Kaarel Saluri
Video Assistant - Raido Pedak
DIT - Carolyn Niitla
Additional DIT - Aapo Lettinen
Script Supervisor - Age Viks
Stills Photographer - Andres Teiss
Gaffer - Ville Penttilä
Additional Gaffer - Kalle Penttilä
Best Boy - Volmer Kliimand
Lighting Technicians - Andrus Ilp, Freddy Alder Saunanen, Janis Kokk, Markus Orav, Ott Tiigirand, Venno Kornak, Veiko Jaksi
Key Ggrip - Tadas Visakavicius
Additional Key Grip - Maksim Podolski
Grip - Martin Tennokene
Crane Grip - Juha Niska
Film Equipment Rental - Angel Films
Special Effects - Armin Altorf
Special Effects Assistant - Hannes Närep
Additional Special Effects Assistants - Sten Trutin, Taavo Tiko, Tanel
Erik Tikk, Vassili Raud
Production Sound Mixer - Olger Bernadt
Boomers - Kristian Miilen, Taisto Uuslail
Props - Toomas Zupping
Props Assistant - Gert Daniel
Stand By Props - Margus Mänd
Props Vehicles - Mart Saar
Decorators - Kalju-Karl Kivi, Aadu Lambot
Set Builder - Roman Jotautas
Costumer - Ketlin Kütt
Costume Continuity - Johan Elm
Costume Runners - Mark Nettan, Paula Ojala
Costumers, Costume Patinators - Ave Kuik, Kadri Varblane
Costume Assistant - Kerstin Lehtmets
Costumer Patinator - Peeter Sepp
Tailors - Airiin Saar, Enna Jürine, Inge Vagiström, Irina Bazhkova, Katrin Karilaid, Reet Kochberg, Tiina Sildre, Urve Lerman,
Vaima Reino
Costume Storage Manager - Ann-Leen Laansalu
Key Make-up Artist - Riikka Virtanen
Make-up Artists - Kaire Hendrikson, Küllikki Pert, Sirle Teeäär, Liisi Roht
SFX Make-up Artists - Anders Bratås, Küllikki Pert
Make-up & Hair Extras - Anu Konze, Grete Lill, Mari
Kangur, Merle Liinsoo, Kaia Pihlak, Kelli Neitsov, Kristel Kärner, Merlit
Veldi
Hairdressers - Veronika Visnu, Eija Kuokkanen
Postiche - Ari Haapaniemi, Merle Liinsoo, Raina Tamm, Sirle Teeäär, Zoe Burtsow
Make-up Interns - Anni-Tiina Pikkor, Anu Leisner, Eliise Brigita Mõisamaa, Gretel Persidski, Heldi Aun-Trepp, Stella Kivilo, Katharine Toomik, Kristiina Ustav, Liina Pihel, Sigrit Villido
Location Manager - Kristo Jürmann
Location Assistant - Markus Langi
Transport Coordinator - Raul Kukk
Drivers - Andrus Sergejev, Jüri Aus, Kalle Kilkans, Meelis
Peetersoo, Tiit Kuimets, Tiit Maipuu, Toomas Kukk, Urmet Ljadov,
Tõnis Kalvet
Runners - Birgit Kelement, Christopher Merila, Margareta Schönberg, Lauri Matila, Louis Knudsen
Caterers - Ahto Neidek, Alena Saakyan, Anni Neidek, Gerda Olen, Kadi Neidek, Kairi Kitsing, Oksana Eljajeva, Silja Lipp, Toomas Kitsing, Ülle Lipp
Horse Wranglers - Kauro Vahtras, Kati Saara Vatmann
Draft Horse Owners - Vello Tamm, Andreas Kallaste, Jaanus Kallaste, Janek Sutt
Owners of John Hill’s Horse - Eve Raudnagel, Kristiina Raudnagel

Executive Post Producer - Chimney Jon Mankell
Post Production Co-ordinator - Håkan Strandhag
Dialogue Editors - Ingela Jönsson, Jens Johansson
ADR Editors - Ingela Jönsson, Lucas Nilsson, Andreas Mellkvist
Sound Effects Editors - Fredrik Dalenfjäll
Foley Artists - Lucas Nilsson, Andreas Mellkvist
Re-recording Mix - Jens Johansson, Fredrik Dalenfjäll
Conform - Andreas Hylander
Colorist - Carl Skaff CSI
ADR Recordists - Panu Riikonen, Tuomas Klaavo, Santtu Sierilä, Jussi Tegelman, Arthur Wood
Mixing Consultants - Panu Riikonen, Olli Pärnanen
Sound Assistant - Samuli Ala-Lahti
VFX and CGI Supervisor - Frost FX Andres Kluge
Lead Compositor - Martin Turu
Compositor - Vahur Kuusk
3D Simulation Artist - Alejandro Echeverry
Lead Matte Painting Artist - Arnaud Philippe-Giraux
Song Arrangers - Karri Miettinen (Paleface), Eric Peltoniemi, Eiríkur Rafn Stefánsson
Clarinetist, Soprano Saxophonist - Ville Vannemaa
Tenor Saxophonist, Alto Saxophonist - Ari Jokelainen
Trumpet - Jukka Eskola
Trombone player - Kasperi Sarikoski
Violinist - Kukka Lehto
Accordion player - Niko Kumpuvaara
Banjo player - Jarmo Julkunen
Bassists - Ville Herrala
Drummer - Anssi Nykänen
Pianist - Jetse de Jong
Bow players - Larsen Quartet
Singers - Karri Miettinen (Paleface), Eric Peltoniemi, Liina Magnea, Emilia Heinonen
Film Song Producers - Niko Kumpuvaara, Liina Magnea, Haraldur Thrastarson
Film Song Recordists and Mixers -Jyri Sariola, Haraldur Thrastarson
Assistant Recordist - Rami Kaalamo

Production Accountants:
Finland - Suvi Salovaara
Estonia - Heike Laineste
Sweden - Jane Persson

Accountant - Risto Ekholm
Lawyer - Lasse Laaksonen
Legal and Business Affairs - Film i Väst Katarina Krave
Co-production Manager - Anthony Muir
Financing Consultant - Studio Iskra
Trailer Editor - Aleksi Raij
Trailer Sound Designer - Totte Rautiainen
International Trailer Editor - Fraser Bensted
General Manager, Film Distribution - Nordisk Film, Katarina Nyman
Sales Manager - Petri Viljanen
Sales Co-ordinator - Minna Rämö
Senior Marketing Manager - Veronica Rossi
Marketing Manager - Kati Malmivaara
Digital Marketing Manager - Piia Järvenpää-Haratani
Production Planner - Susanna Enäsuo
Marketing Assistant - Mira Mörsky
Marketing Manager Home Entertainment - Maria Isomaa
International Sales, Trust Nordisk - Rikke Ennis, Fredrik Dupont, Susan Wendt, Silje Nikoline Glimsdal
Festival Distributor - FFF Jaana Puskala, Jenni Domingo
Publicist - Jorma Akkanen
Graphic Artist - Mia Selin
Marketing Co-Production Coordinator - Betty Marschan
Dancers - Allar Valge, Anna-Liis Torm-Kriis, Birgit Jürgen, Britt Kõrsmaa, Egert Šarikov, Endro Roosimäe, Indrek Pihl, Kadri Alasoo, Kalmer Tiismaa, Kerttu Nairismägi, Kristel Sööl, Kristjan Kriis, Kärt Vajakas, Liina Lehis, Mati Veermets, Meelis Nigols, Olga Tiismaa, Piret Torm-Kriis, Riina Laur, Tarmo Kriis, Tiina Nigols, Tiiu Pirsko, Timo Raun, Vaido Valge
Orchestra at The Restaurant - Alar Haak, Artur Raidmets,
Dovydas Pabarcius, Eero Valdna, Jaanus Nuutre, Johannes
Sepping, Joosep Uus, Neeme Stalvel, Nils Mattias Steinberg, Ott
Raidmets, Sander Roosimägi
Baseball Players - Andres Põder, Ergo Rohi, Holger Kark, Kairo Arnu, Karel Kakner, Kevin Kiil, Koit Laasik, Kristjan Kruus, Kristjan Ojasoo, Kristjan Puustusma, Marek Nurk, Mikk Groskatsenko, Olari Kaarna, Ole Kaarna, Priit Seli, Raido Rätsep, Reio Sõmer, Tauno Koppel, Tõnis Luitik
Featured Extras - Aavo Soots, Adeele Tähemaa, Age Kaljuorg, Ahti Alaküla, Aia Kokk, Aiva Loviisa Vaik, Aivo Vaik, Ako Osmar Piht, Alar Luhaäär, Aldis Saksmann, Aleks Toming, Aleksei Beljajev, Aleksei Borietis, Andrei Vassiljev, Andreo Saksmann, Andres Renke, Andrus Sergejev, Anna Kukk, Arvi Lemberg,Ave Häätarõ, Bruno Saksmann, Dmitri Šukinsov, Einar Hillep, Eleri Aitman, Ene Udevald, Erik Tikan, Erkki Leek, Erkki Tikan, Erti Kukebal, Ester Piht, Grigori Sultanov, Harri Lõomets, Heiki Kandima, Heiki Muda, Heiki Veeremets, Heli Napp, Helle Ehtnurm, Ivar Augasmägi, Jaan Eelmaa, Jaanika Leek, Jaanus Kruusmaa, Jaanus Lekk, Janek Puu, Jan-Markus Leek, Janno Hannus, Jevgeni Popov, Joonas Koff, Kaido Kaspar Õismaa, Kaire
Tomson, Kaja Kuul, Karel Ehtnurm, Karl Jonas Kukk, Katerina
Puusepp, Kaupo Lõhmus, Kaupo Õismaa, Kristi Lichtfeldt, Küllikki
Hallik Vilu, Lembit Hiie, Liia Kanemägi, Liisa Kukk, Liivi Tuga, Loree
Marleen Maipuu, Maie Sild, Mait Maasik, Marc-Erik Leek, Marek Reigo, Margareta Schönberg, Margus Kobing, Margus Liimann, Margus Piht, Maria Muda, Meelis Raudleht, Meelis Saar, Melissa Lichtfeldt, Mihhail Rumjantsev, Nele Rogenbaum, Nikolai Pulman, Nina Lusmägi, Oleg Gorodkevitsh, Oleg Inozemetsev, Oleg Popov, Oskar Kukk, Pavel
Liminovski, Pille Sepp, Pille Trolla, Raivo Hannus, Rein Reimkel,
Remi Reivo Jakobson, Riina Osipenko, Riina Remmelgas, Robin
Täpp, Roman Maksimuk, Saara Nüganen, Sergei Niženski, Sergei
Teslovek, Siimo Suvemaa, Sirli Saarmaa, Slava Mogilevtsev, Taimi
Jõul, Tanel Hannus, Tarmo Toomla, Tiit Kaljumäe, Tiit Maipuu, Tiit
Talts, Timur Illikajev, Vello Siidar, Viktor Susi, Villu Nael, Vladimir
Sasunov, Üllar Suvemaa, Ülle Kuusman

Special thanks to:
Residents of Haapsalu, Haljala, Jõhvi, Kunda, Läsna, Narva, Rakvere, Sillamäe and Tamsalu

A. Le Coq / Katrin Vernik, Charles Villmann
A’la kostüüm
ADD Eriehitustööd OÜ
Aki Ovaska
Alexei Mikhailov
Anette Vendelbo
Andres Mirme
Andres Mülla
Antique Collections
Amotz Zakai
AS Tallink Grupp / Maarja Kaalep
Axel Röhr
Bo Thulin

Boris Borietis
Christian Giordano
Cramo / Ivar Valdmaa
Dina Morrone
Dmitri Kononenkov
Eevi Paasmäe

Essu mõis / Ülle Ristimägi
Frontline / Erkki Tikan
Galina Mihhalevits-Tsaplogina
Haapsalu City Government
Haapsalu Railway and Communications Museum / Deana Põder
Hannamaija Matila
Hanno Raiend
Harri Ahokas
Heino Jaanus
Helka and Rauno Salonen
Iida Alvik
Iiro Küttner
Jaan Meerits
Jaana Koistinen
Jalmari Helander
Jeff Barry
Jesse Fryckman
Johanna Enäsuo
Jõhvi Big Band
Joni Wilenius
Josef the Pig
Kaarli Keller
Kairi Pruul
Kalle Jõks
Kevin Murphy
Kirsi Tykkyläinen
Kirsi Tähjänjoki
Kirsi Sievänen
Klaus Härö
Kristoffer Aspelin
Kristiina Vihervuori-Lempiäinen
Kunnar Vahtras
Laura Annila
Laura Munsterhjelm
Leena Kemppi
Lembit Paal
Maija Kuusi
Marja and Vesa Apo
Marja Kortelainen
Marjo-Riikka Makela
Marko Röhr
Mart Ratassepp
Nina Annila and her family
Oksana Eljajeva
Olavi, Piia and Vilho Annila
Oleg Gross
Ossi Kamppinen
OÜ Õitseng / Aare Raudla
Paula Ojala
Pauliina Talikka
Peeter Vikman
Pentti Kangasluoma
Peter Franzén
Pirita District Administration
Pärnu Puksiir
Raivo Kallas
Rakvere Town Government
Rakvere Youth Work Centre
Rein Veldi
Riikka Alvik
Riikka Takila
Roomet Vahtras
Silberauto / Kaspar Krjutškov
Sillamäe Culture Centre / Alevtina Jermakova
Sillamäe Hotel Krunk / Alena Saakyan
Sillamäe Town Government / Tõnis Kalberg, Olga Ruina
Suomi 100 / Suvi Innilä, Päivi Pirttilä
Tallink Hotels Estonia / Svea Altjõe
Tatjana Tšuklejeva
Tele2
Theatre Vanemuine
TILK.bio
TV3 / Külli Loo
Ulla Herpman
Valentina Jegorova
Vello Kallandi
Vello Triisa
Vieno Zlobina
Estonian Drama Theatre
Estonian Film Institute / Edith Sepp, Piret Tibbo-Hudgins, Endel Koplimets, Kristina Märtin 
Viru Film Fund / Kadri Jalonen
Estonian Open Air Museum
Vladislavs Dombrovskis
Widescreen Studios / Matilde Matvere, CJ Kask

In co-operation with Yle, The Finnish Broadcasting Company / Erkki Astala
In co-operation with Yhteistyössä Elisa Viihde / Ani Korpela and Laura Kuulasmaa
With the support of the Creative Europe programme of the European Union
The production of this film was supported by the Finnish
Film Foundation / Hannu Tuomainen, the Estonian Film Institute/ Piret Tibbo-Hudgins and Nordisk Film & TV Fond/ Petri Kemppinen and Torleif Hauge.

Bugle Call Rag
Composers - John Pettis, Billy Meyers, Elmer Schoebel
Arrangers - Niko Kumpuvaara, Jussi Lampela
Publisher EMI Music Publishing Scandinavia AB

Nilsiä
Composers - Niko Kumpuvaara, Ville Vannemaa
Arranger - Niko Kumpuvaara
Publisher Kuningaskobra

Piisamijahti
Composers - Niko Kumpuvaara, Ari Jokelainen, Ville Vannemaa
Arrengers - Niko Kumpuvaara, Jussi Lampela
Publisher Kuningaskobra

Tanssiinkutsu
Composers - Niko Kumpuvaara, Ari Jokelainen, Jukka Eskola, Ville Vannemaa
Arrangers - Niko Kumpuvaara, Jussi Lampela
Publisher Kuningaskobra

Revolverisankari
Composers - Niko Kumpuvaara, Jukka Eskola
Arrangers - Niko Kumpuvaara, Jussi Lampela
Publisher Kuningaskobra

Puusepän blues
Composers - Niko Kumpuvaara, Ari Jokelainen
Arrangers - Niko Kumpuvaara, Jussi Lampela
Publisher Kuningaskobra

Tanssit kiipillä
Traditional
Arranger - Niko Kumpuvaara
Publisher Kuningaskobra

Punainen
Composer - Eric Peltoniemi
Arranger - Niko Kumpuvaara
Lyrics - Eric Peltoniemi
Publisher Kuningaskobra

Ajomies
Composer - Juri Feldman
Arranger - Niko Kumpuvaara
Publisher Kuningaskobra

Krysanteemi
Composer - Nikolai Harito
Arranger - Niko Kumpuvaara
Publisher Kuningaskobra

Workers of the World
Composer - Joe Hill
Arranger - Niko Kumpuvaara
Lyrics - Joe Hill
Publisher Kuningaskobra

Rebel Girl
Composer - Joe Hill
Arrangers - Liina Magneariudottir, Haraldur Thrastarson
Lyricsist - Joe Hill
Publishers Liina Magnea, Haraldur Thrastarson

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