A Kalevalian tale about a tragic hero full of torment and revenge.A Kalevalian tale about a tragic hero full of torment and revenge.A Kalevalian tale about a tragic hero full of torment and revenge.
The film is based on the section about Kullervo's character in The Kalevala, the Finnish epic poem compiled by Elias Lönnrot. The story of Kullervo has served as inspiration for J.R.R. Tolkien in his story The Children of Húrin, which is part of the Middle-earth legendarium.
