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Shipbuilder

This film faithfully chronicles the true story of Tom Sukanen, an eccentric Finnish immigrant who homesteaded in Saskatchewan during the 1920s and 1930s. He spent ten years constructing and hauling a colossal iron ship overland, intended to carry him back to his homeland of Finland, but the vessel never reached water.

Director(s)

Stephen Surjik

Cast & Crew

Stephen Surjik

Stephen Surjik

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Kristjana Gunnars

Kristjana Gunnars

Narrator

Galen Wahlmeier

Galen Wahlmeier

Tom Sukanen

Sasha Konowal

Sasha Konowal

Little Girl

Details

GenresDocumentary
Runtime6 mins
Released on01 Jan 1985
Languageen
Produced InCanada

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Shipbuilder