

Semi-fictitious biopic of Finnish poet Eino Leino, made with a large budget to celebrate the 100th anniversary of his birth. The film concentrates on his relationships with first wife Freya Schoultz and later muse, poetess L. Onerva. His friends include equally central figures of the Finnish cultural scene in the early 1900s, such as painters Halonen and Gallén-Kallela, and composer Sibelius.

Esko Salminen
Eino Leino
LeadKatja Salminen
Freya Schoultz

Elina Salo
L. Onerva
Paavo Liski
Kasimir Leino
Pertti Palo
Artturi Lönnbohm

Marita Nordberg
Freya's mother

Heidi Krohn
Olga Lönnbohm
Kalle Holmberg
Akseli Gallén-Kallela
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Jaakko Pakkasvirta's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
“Every frame feels alive. Poet and Muse is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”