Storyline
Wanting to know the ways of people, a pelican turns into a gawky young man who soon learns to speak, thanks to his outstanding talent in imitation. He befriends Emil and Elsa, two children who--unlike adults--see that their new neighbor "Mr Berd" is not human but a big bird wearing a suit. The Pelican Man lands a job at the opera and falls in love with a pretty ballerina, looking so much like a bird herself. Troubles start when adults too find out about "Mr Berd's" ornithological origin.
Cast & Crew
Kari Ketonen
Pelikaanimies
LeadRH
Roni Haarakangas
Emil
IN
Inka Nuorgam
Elsa
Jonna Järnefelt
Talonrouva
Liisa Mustonen
Emilin äiti
Tommi Raitolehto
Emilin isä
AV
Anu Viheriäranta
Helena balleriina
IK
Ismo Kallio
Ovimies
What People Are Saying
3.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Liisa Helminen's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Pelicanman is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
