Overview
A story about the life of reindeer emperor Mosku in Eastern Lapland at the beginning of the 20th century, when social conditions and the practice of traditional livelihoods are in transition. Mosku is involved in reindeer disputes and skirmishes and is also involved in the bandit hunt on the side of Soviet Russia led by Wallenius, the commander of the Lapland border guard.
Director and cast
- Kai Lehtinen as Aleksi 'Mosku' Hihnavaara
- Maria Järvenhelmi as Mari Vainio
- Petter Sairanen as K.M. Wallenius
- Rauno Ahonen as Hammaksen Kuisma
- Kari Lahti as Hirvas-Aapo
- Uula Laakso as Rupipää
- Jorma Markkula as Selmi
- Markku Köngäs as Jaurun Mitri
- Eero Soininen as Marjakarhu
- Olavi Kaltiokumpu as Ollila
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