The Päätalo film tells the story of Kalle Päätalo, a carpenter and master builder, and his burning desire to become a writer, as well as the long road that led to the creation of Päätalo's first novel. Too much hard work, too little love in his marriage, and too little self-confidence prevent Kalle Päätalo from realizing his lifelong dream of becoming a writer. Until he finds new love.
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Kai Lehtinen
Kalle Päätalo
Nina Jääskeläinen
Laina Päätalo
Antti Virmavirta
Ilmari Vouvila
Pirjo Leppänen
Riitu Päätalo
Eero Schroderus
Hermanni Päätalo
Kari Hietalahti
Sonni Moilanen
Ahti Jokinen
Kummun Kalle
Susanna Anteroinen
Leena
Mira Kivilä
Salli Lisäkäs
Janne Virtanen
Ville Repo
Maija Paunio
Sinikka Arjala
Hannu Kahakorpi
Pankinjohtaja 1
Anneli Ranta
Alli Kuusinen
Tiina Jakkila-Parkkinen
Saima Koivula
Aimo Hiltunen
Pankinjohtaja 2
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