Calamari Union is an allegorical movie that tells the story of sixteen men all of whom are called Frank (inspired by Frank Armoton) apart from a single confrere, Pekka. Collectively the Franks and Pekka are unhappy with the perceived oppression they face in their district of Helsinki, Kallio, and decide to move to another, Eira, imagining it to be an unspoiled place where people can live lives of dignity. The journey is an ironic one given that both districts are not so far apart. In this spirit, their journey across the city takes on epic proportions with each of the travellers gradually falling by the wayside due to such travails as marriage, work, and death. In its entirety the film is a wry discussion of humanity within a system that regards humans as subservient components.
Credits
Calamari Union Cast
| Name |
Character |
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Pertti Sveholm
He was 31, now 70 years old
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as Frank |
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Sakari Kuosmanen
He was 28, now 67 years old
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as Frank Armoton |
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Timo Eränkö
He was 32, now 71 years old
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as Frank |
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Mari Rantasila
She was 22, now 61 years old
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as Hotel Servant |
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Matti Pellonpää
He was 33, 44 years old when he died
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as Frank |
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Aki Kaurismäki
He was 27, now 67 years old
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as Hearse Driver (uncredited) |
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Sakke Järvenpää
He was 31, now 70 years old
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as Frank |
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Kari Väänänen
He was 31, now 70 years old
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as Frank |
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Mato Valtonen
He was 29, now 69 years old
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as Frank |
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Pirkka-Pekka Petelius
He was 31, now 70 years old
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as Frank |
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Markku Toikka
He was 29, now 69 years old
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as Pekka |
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Puntti Valtonen
He was 23, now 62 years old
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as Frank |
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Kari Heiskanen
He was 29, now 69 years old
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as Frank |
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Asmo Hurula
He was 33, now 72 years old
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as Frank |
Calamari Union Crew
| Name |
Department |
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Timo Salminen as Director of Photography. He was 32 (now 71) years old
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Camera |
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Raija Talvio as Editor. She was 25 (now 64) years old
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Editing |
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Aki Kaurismäki as Director. He was 27 (now 67) years old
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Directing |
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Aki Kaurismäki as Editor. He was 27 (now 67) years old
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Editing |
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Aki Kaurismäki as Producer. He was 27 (now 67) years old
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Production |
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Aki Kaurismäki as Screenplay. He was 27 (now 67) years old
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Writing |
