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Ukonvaaja
Ukonvaaja - The Hammer of Ukko - is a documentary film that focuses on ancient Finnish folklore and mythology.
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Finnish men in sauna, speaking straight from the heart.
Top Billed Cast
Timo Aalto Himself
Pekka Ahonen Himself
Aarne Aksila Himself
Mauno Alasuutari Himself
Arto Blomqvist Himself
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