Resistant

Resistant (2021)

6.0 80 min Movie

Documentary

Documentary film about Arndt Pekurinen and the peace movement in the early 20th century. Pekurinen spoke out for pacifism, conscientious objection and peace, and received support for his actions around the world. However, his worldview collided with the nationalist and militaristic atmosphere of the era in Finland. He was considered a troublemaker, a traitor, and a caricature of masculinity. The film is a universal and timeless account of a man persecuted for his opinions. At the same time, it is a description of the weak tolerance of young independent Finland towards dissidents. Pekurinen was executed during the Continuation War by his compatriots on November 5, 1941.

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Cast

Joonas Saartamo

Joonas Saartamo Arndt Pekurinen (voice)

Elena Leeve

Elena Leeve Säde Pekurinen (voice)

Vilma Melasniemi

Vilma Melasniemi Aleksandra Pekurinen (voice)

Olavi Uusivirta

Olavi Uusivirta Aarne Selinheimo / Aito Alsi (voice)

Lauri Tilkanen

Lauri Tilkanen Tauno Tapanainen / Kaarlo Kinnunen (voice)

Hannu-Pekka Björkman

Hannu-Pekka Björkman Ilmari Talvitie (voice)

Taisto Oksanen

Taisto Oksanen Freedy Kekäläinen (voice)

Olli Uosukainen

Olli Uosukainen Juho Niukkanen (voice)

Nicholas Wancke

Nicholas Wancke Somerville Hastings (voice)

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