The Swan and the Wanderer(1999)
Kulkuri ja joutsen
The Swan and the Wanderer Synopsis
The film tells the story of two very popular Finnish singer/songwriters: Tapio Rautavaara and Repe Helismaa, who worked together until their relationship got frictious for a long time. The film covers the years from 1949 to 1965. Since the film is based on real-life persons it also tells much about the change in Finland during those years and of course much about Finnish popular music.
The Swan and the Wanderer (1999) is a drama and music film directed by Timo Koivusalo, released on February 19, 1999 with a runtime of 1h 57m. It stars Tapio Liinoja, Martti Suosalo, Heikki Nousiainen and Anna Haaranen. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 8 ratings.
- Director:
- Timo Koivusalo
- Writers:
- Timo Koivusalo, Juha Numminen
- Producers:
- Timo Koivusalo
- Cinematographer:
- Timo Heinänen
- Production:
- Artista Filmi
- Status:
- Released
The Swan and the Wanderer Cast & Crew
Main cast
Tapio Liinoja
as Tapio Rautavaara
Martti Suosalo
as Reino Helismaa
Heikki Nousiainen
as Esa Pakarinen
- Anna Haaranen
Anna Haaranen
as Lempi Helismaa
Heidi Herala
as Liisa Rautavaara
- Ari Wirta
Ari Wirta
as Masa Niemi
- Aulis Rosendahl
Aulis Rosendahl
as Aatos Mähönen, manageri
Martti Katajisto
as T. J. Särkkä
Matti Mäntylä
as Toivo Kärki
Raimo Grönberg
as Olavi Virta
Ilkka Koivula
as Jorma Ikävalko
Kai Lehtinen
as Lj. Liimatainen
Key crew
Directed by Timo Koivusalo, written by Timo Koivusalo and Juha Numminen, produced by Timo Koivusalo.
Explore more Drama titles
The Swan and the Wanderer Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 8 ratings.
You may also like
Grace Unplugged
2013
Too Late Blues
1961
Take the Lead
2006
Beyond the Sea
2004
Taking Sides
2002
Grease Live
2016
Lisbon Story
1994
Make Mine Music
1946
The Locket
1946
Spin
2021
Kid Galahad
1962
Lights in the Dusk
2006
Yankee Doodle Dandy
1942
Mariah Carey's Magical Christmas Special
2020
Radium Girls
2020
The Quiller Memorandum
1966
Copying Beethoven
2006
Hungry Hearts
2015
Clouds
2020
I Can Only Imagine 2
2026
Movies similar to The Swan and the Wanderer
Miley Cyrus: Something Beautiful
2025
The Crossroads
2024
Trouble
2019
Ağlıyorum
1973
Kısmet
1974
The Gap
1973
Conversando com Compositores: O Mercado da Música no Rio Grande do Sul
2020
Dua Lipa - Unstoppable
2026
Jean-Louis Aubert, le chant des possibles
2024
Hans Werner Henze: Komponist, Kommunist, Dandy
2026
Glorious Curse
2024
Lady Gaga - My Songs. My Life.
2026
Beethoven intime
2020
Ambyar Mak Byar
2025
Famo$o
2020
Royalty Free: The Music of Kevin MacLeod
2020
Notes of Life
Movie
On That Night
2024
Love Is Dead
2021
9/10: Love Before the Fall
2024
The Swan and the Wanderer – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Swan and the Wanderer online?
+
The Swan and the Wanderer (1999) does not have a confirmed streaming, rental or digital purchase option listed for your region yet. Availability is refreshed regularly, so check back for updates.
Who stars in The Swan and the Wanderer?
+
The main cast of The Swan and the Wanderer (1999) includes Tapio Liinoja, Martti Suosalo, Heikki Nousiainen, Anna Haaranen and Heidi Herala. The film was directed by Timo Koivusalo. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Swan and the Wanderer released?
+
The Swan and the Wanderer was released on February 19, 1999 and runs for 1h 57m.
Is The Swan and the Wanderer worth watching?
+
The Swan and the Wanderer (1999) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 8 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.