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Dorogu - On the Mystical Paths of Karelia

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Dorogu - On the Mystical Paths of Karelia

2024

1h 30m

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Drama

Overview

A film trilogy consisting of Veneh (2016), Lindu (2021), and Ilmu (2023). The first ever films made in the Karelian language.

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10 featured cast members

Starring

Lydia Sinkkonen

Julius Pesonen

Heidi Miikki

Klaudia Sinkkonen

Minna Karttunen

Kaija Kiiski

Jyrki Haapala

Anna Hakkarainen

Lea Tajakka

Nenne Amnell

Creative team

Directed by: Jyrki Haapala
Written by: Jyrki Haapala

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