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Pelikaanimies

  • 2004
  • 1h 30m
IMDb RATING
5.9/10
626
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Pelikaanimies (2004)
AdventureFamilyFantasy

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 w... Read allWanting 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 weari... Read allWanting 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 baller... Read all

  • Director
    • Liisa Helminen
  • Writers
    • Liisa Helminen
    • William Aldridge
    • Annina Enckell
  • Stars
    • Kari Ketonen
    • Roni Haarakangas
    • Inka Nuorgam
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.9/10
    626
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Liisa Helminen
    • Writers
      • Liisa Helminen
      • William Aldridge
      • Annina Enckell
    • Stars
      • Kari Ketonen
      • Roni Haarakangas
      • Inka Nuorgam
    • 1User review
    • 6Critic reviews
  • See production, box office & company info
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    • Awards
      • 7 wins & 4 nominations

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    Kari Ketonen
    Kari Ketonen
    • Pelicanman
    Roni Haarakangas
    • Emil
    Inka Nuorgam
    • Elsa
    Jonna Järnefelt
    • Landlady
    Liisa Mustonen
    • Mother
    • (as Liisa Kuoppamäki)
    Tommi Raitolehto
    • Father
    Anu Viheriäranta
    • Helena ballerina
    Ismo Kallio
    • Doorman
    Heikki Kinnunen
    Heikki Kinnunen
    • Postman
    Jussi Lampi
    • Stage manager
    Kristiina Elstelä
    • Lottery tickets seller
    Antti Pääkkönen
    • Zookeeper
    Seppo Pääkkönen
    • Zookeeper
    Juha Varjus
    • Park keeper
    Emma Lillqvist
    • Little girl
    Katariina Lohiniva
    • Coffee shop keeper
    Anu Komsi
    • Diva
    Björn Andrésen
    Björn Andrésen
    • Pianist
    • Director
      • Liisa Helminen
    • Writers
      • Liisa Helminen
      • William Aldridge
      • Annina Enckell
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      Referenced in Pieni rakkaustarina (2004)

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    10/10
    lovely little film
    This film is pleasant for kids. It's a fantastic story that small kids easily can relate to. I saw the film with my grandchildren and they just loved it. Few film allow young kids into the story without being stupid and "childish", but this one works just fine. The story of a Pelican appearing as a man sounds strange but the fantasy becomes reality and the Pelicanman survives by imitating people and by that he shows hoe shallow human life can be. Maybe not so surprising for grownups but just great for kids. They do see us that way. The film is well done and the dialog is subtle, concentrated and fully acceptable for kids. When I saw the film not even one kid left the room for a visit at the rest rooms and the almost full cinema was not disturbed by whispers (nor cry). If you have kids, your own or others, don't hesitate; see this film!
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    • Mar 3, 2005

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    • Release date
      • December 17, 2004 (Finland)
    • Countries of origin
      • Finland
      • Sweden
    • Official site
      • Official Site (Finland)
    • Language
      • Finnish
    • Also known as
      • In Man's Clothes
    • Filming locations
      • Espoo, Finland
    • Production companies
      • Lumifilm Oy
      • Migma Film AB
      • Svenska Filminstitutet (SFI)
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    • Budget
      • €2,200,000 (estimated)
    • Gross worldwide
      • $919,427
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 30 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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