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Kullervo, Kalervos son,

He looked at it, swung at it,

He asked the sword

if it wished to eat his guilty flesh,

The sword searched his mind,

"Why shouldn't I eat with pleasure?"

For I also consume innocent flesh.

"I drink even the purest blood."

No! I'm not going there!

I'll skin you alive!

Beast!

Beast? I'm something worse. Much worse.

I am a human being.

KALEVA THE SAGAN OM KULLERVO

A boy!

A boy has been born!

And he becomes a man as soon as he gets an axe in his hand!

I will take good care of you, my son.

I'm not going to raise you. with fists and pain, but with love.

His name is Kullervo! Kalervo's son!

Bluestocking! My boy!

Did you see your brother, or did the goblins tell you? just stories about his raids?

Kalervo...

...come to me...

...and showed me a secret.

A son has been born to him.

Maria... Maria gave birth to Kalervo a son.

A king!

What does this mean?

A baby boy is a new life. A son who Becoming king symbolizes your brother's power.

The power he took from you.

I see silver, it symbolizes wealth.

And the cross is a new god.

A god who comes at the same time from the east and west.

I see he has a new, strong god.

He wants to take over all his father's lands. and wish you had already given up.

I never give up.

We call a meeting.

Kalervo has settled on our lands, He is burning down our forests.

He walks our paths, destroy our traps and fishing nets.

If you are a deer on the trail, Kalervo has already killed it.

If you shoot a bird, Has he already eaten it?

This was my father's land.

But they were evenly distributed between me and Kalervo.

He has no right to come here.

Kalervo has the heart of a wolf. He takes more than he needs.

He is no better than a dog without a stake.

They can stay by the lake for a while longer.

- As long as they don't get in my way. - It's not possible.

You two... Like night and day!

This must end!

Gosh!

Gosh!

Dad!

No!

Guy-guy-guy!

What kind of bright star is that?

It is the core of heaven, the golden egg of the cradle.

The little stars are the swallows' silver eggs

but that is the center of life: The golden egg of the vig.

- What lies beyond that? - The sky fortress.

What lies beyond the sky?

The finitude of heaven. And beyond that is Tuonela.

Do the dead go there?

The soul travels on the back of the vig beyond the sky's anchor to the finitude of heaven.

When the soul has lived there for a while

it turns into a silver egg.

And one night the egg breaks loose, falls back to earth

and is born a new person.

Who was I, then? In the past, then?

You were my son.

Now and always.

And you are my little girl.

Dear someone, brother.

You shouldn't sleep here alone. Someone can take your life.

- You've been looking for me. - I was hoping you were already dead.

I am not dead, and I don't intend to die either.

Wolves and bears die, but I will never die.

Return to your land.

Father divided everything evenly. Why did you settle on my land?

Here you see why.

This strong boy was born for me. The strongest of all.

And he will rule over this land too. King of Karelia!

I'll drive my brother away without much like a sigh. I show no mercy!

Let our enemy drive in his iron sword back into the bosom of the earth!

May his knife rust in the rain. May his axe be broken against a stone.

It's not enough for you to drive him away.

You must take his power! You must steal his god!

- Did you hear that? - No. What was that?

Something hit the door.

It looks calm.

Leave the catch.

Go in!

Stay hidden!

If you hit once, I'll hit twice!

Get lost!

Calm down, it's a feud between brothers!

- Maria, where is Kalervo? - You devil!

Let go!

Wine...

Wäinö has bewitched Untamo.

Don't let them hurt the children.

No!

Kullervo. Get through the fence there. and run to the forest.

I'm going to find mother and Aino. Don't worry.

Good boy. Go now.

Mary! Mary!

Brother.

Can we exchange a few words?

Where is Mary?

Stop!

Then die, you poor bastard.

I didn't want it to end like this. You can only blame yourself.

Turn on.

It doesn't work.

Open up, we won't hurt you.

Come on, you bastards!

Calm down, kid.

Let go!

- Let go! - An angry one!

Let go! Let go!

I will take revenge!

I'm a man, so keep swinging!

Satan!

Come on, let's go.

Why are you still lying there in the mud?

I am hardening myself.

Then maybe we can both toughen up, if you want.

I miss my mother.

I have dreams.

Violent dreams.

Burning houses, warriors in the shadows.

Scare.

They have built a devil inside me.

It's just nightmares.

You are my son, Kullervo.

And one day will come all these chips to be yours.

I promise you that your future is bright.

And not dark like your mind.

Hungry again.

You got food a while ago.

Either I've been asleep for a year or you will grow into a giant.

Untamo!

The guy has gotten really strong.

He comes from a strong family.

Perhaps.

We need to talk.

The...

We are afraid that he will bring us The curse of the couple .

So that the sun stops shining and the golden glow of the moon ceases.

There's nothing wrong with the boy.

- He will be our downfall. - Why then?

That sheep in the pasture who was torn apart by a wolf...

It wasn't a wolf, but a pair. An evil spirit haunting the boy.

You also keep him chained at night.

He has nightmares. Sometimes he walks in his sleep.

Some of the livestock was killed but was left uneaten.

We can't make it through the winter. if the Devil pursues the boy.

- That's never happened before. - It's the second time in the same month.

And every time under Kullervo's watch.

Or maybe a bear scared the robber out of the forest.

Calm down. The boy is not angry.

Tomorrow we burn The family tree at Kullervo.

"He who goes into battle voluntarily, uninvited into the fire

He too will fall into disgrace, will find its end in battle

fall by the sword and perish by their own weapons."

It's serious. Even The women are afraid of the boy.

The children are too.

He's a strong boy, that's all.

We need him to protect us.

We should take him to the swamp. and beat him down.

Prevent the furious slave from growing.

- We need farmers, not warriors. - No.

The village needs a chief.

- That boy will never be our leader. - The decision is mine, not yours.

My family has ruled here longer than a few lifetimes.

I'm sending the boy far away to the scorched earth to build a fence.

There he cannot cause harm.

You will be given an easy assignment. Now you can show everyone what you're made of.

Fence in the cleared area with a fence so tight

that the beasts can't even see through it.

It gets so loud and heavy that the birds cannot fly over it.

Make a sturdy fence and show your strengths.

I'm going to build a wall! It will silence the villagers.

- I might even get some praise. - Just do it steadily.

Over there are alder, aspen and birch. With that you get a strong fence.

I will return in two days.

Take Kalevi with you, so he can see That I don't fail at everything.

Satan!

Now the extra pieces are just the right size to be burned.

What a smooth and strong fence!

Looks strong, but...

I did as they said, and tonight it will be clear.

Load the log stumps onto the cart.

Done with this axe and these fists!

The wood is robust, so it is strong.

No animals, not even forest spirits can get through.

But you cut down my pine trees too.

Without thinking.

- Or ask. - Yes. Me and the axe.

In this way it became strong, for birch gives way.

What is it? Isn't it strong?

The pine trees were for the house.

We had saved them for decades.

You said...

...that I would build a fence.

A strong one.

So I did.

You caused a lot of damage, boy. You stabbed up the logs that were for my house!

No one was here to supervise. or scolded me!

I tried my best, father.

I gave it my all.

Take the horse.

And take the logs to the barn.

I'll solve this.

Satan!

Kullervo was seen wreaking havoc here last night.

That damn bird of misfortune. Go get him.

We let the boys squeeze evil out of him.

- Now he's going to get beaten! - Leave Kullervo alone!

- Did you cause my horse's death? - No.

- The horse is dead! Did you cause it? - Why would I have done that?

The doors were open, it had bled. You left it to the wolves!

Let go, slave!

Who's next?

Kom, Sampo.

Why do they call me a slave?

Are they attacking me again? Things are even worse for them.

But I gave the big one a real beating.

These bastards don't want to cook.

Boil, damn it, boil!

We're going home.

We have to get rid of Kullervo.

All destruction is his work. He's no good for a scoundrel.

What do you do when he becomes a man? The boy is angry with himself.

He will take revenge if he finds out the truth.

He has his father's gaze, He is like Kalervo.

The men won't let him lead them.

- We should have murdered him as a child. - Now you shut up.

Remember who owns your chips.

What do you do when he becomes a man? and find out about it?

- He can't know about it. - Untamo...

Believe me when I say that you no longer see who lives in your own house.

The boy is a beast!

- What kind of bright star is that? - It is the core of heaven.

Viggen's golden egg.

- What lies beyond that? - The finitude of heaven.

And beyond that is Tuonela.

- How do you get there? - It's not for the living.

You'll get there in due time.

The...

You have to go. You beat three sons from three different families.

It is sweet to die in battle.

While the swords sing.

Calm your angry mind.

Go into the woods and kill a deer or two until winter.

Go now.

The last bit.

Eat that bastard.

Far?

Wake up! Father?

Oh my!

Open! Oh my!

- Who is it? - Kullervo! Open!

Stick!

Father is sick! We're out of bread. He'll die if we don't get help.

Let him die!

I'm not going to complain about your fate, men...

...I don't do it for pleasure.

Believe me.

Now I will take you to your final resting place.

Oh, we poor boys.

The cock sat at the end of the table

splendidly dressed next to his kinsman

He ate butter in large quantities.

with his silver knife so sharp

The fish knife was his treasure...

The pussy under the table sat

This is the missing horse.

What killed it? Wolves?

The throat was cut so that it bled to death.

The largest pieces of meat were cut off with a knife or sword.

It wasn't a wolf!

We're leaving.

You go, I'll hunt for a while longer.

Untamo!

The devil's Kullervo has caused damage again!

That evil is within me.

I have murdered my own brother, but I want to give his son a good life.

I'll say it again: Nobody touches the boy!

A para does not kill without reason, It causes bears to attack cows.

It tortures you for so long that you want to die.

Either you and the boy, or just the boy. You decide.

Kullervo has to leave in two months.

You can say goodbye to him. Then the couple's pranks are over .

Kullervo. Vacna!

Huh? What is it?

We must drink brandy.

- I don't drink. - Get up.

And now we're going to drink. You're going to drink.

The dick...

...sat at the end of the table

splendidly dressed with her kinsman

He ate butter in large quantities.

with his silver knife so sharp

The fish knife was his treasure...

...swept and scrubbed...

The cock cooked its gruel

Far?

Far?

What is it, father?

- The villagers want to drive us both away. - Why then?

Did you kill the horse?

It was winter and you were dying!

They call us the devil's birds which brings bad luck.

They talk about a curse.

Now we are going to war. We give them what they can handle!

Do not choose the path of war.

A satanic devil's bird. That's what you are.

Shut up, it's not me!

You fail at everything.

Whatever task I give you, you only bring about destruction.

I'll probably send you to Russia, to save your life!

Satan!

I'll prove you wrong!

I have tried every way to be part of this tribe!

I beg you, my son.

I'll give you money for a proper one cottage and a piece of land.

- You can live in peace, as a free man. - Not another word, father.

I'm going to take back what's mine.

Do it for me.

This keeps you safe during your travels.

You can come back in five years...

...but not before.

My son...

Do you promise me?

We'll pull it up on land.

Good then.

- He's leaving. - Now he will suffer!

That devil must die!

Come on, you bastards!

We'll take him alive. and burns him to death.

I want to talk to my son.

Kullervo, let's talk a little.

Don't come here and knock anymore, father.

What is it?

We're lighting the ark on fire now. It will be Kullervo's grave.

He murdered our sons. Now he will die too.

They tried to kill Kullervo. Those bastards deserved their death.

Don't try to stop us. It's best this way.

We will be free from the curse.

Wait...

I do it myself.

The...

We meet in Tuonela.

Now you get to see your mother.

Say something, my son.

Say something...

Run away and never come back!

Gosh!

Not even the Devil can kill him!

Wäinö.

Come in.

Take the boy to the land of the Northern Lights.

What happened?

I took you down. when you were dangling from a tree.

Untamo bought your freedom.

Is Untamo dead?

The best.

Never come back to Karelia again. They don't know you're alive.

You should not build a church for the Russians, You will become Ilmarinen's slave.

Burn like a star with the Northern Lights!

Cool off in the snow!

Quench your thirst.

Come on.

Sit down.

How did you become Wäinö's slave? Couldn't your father afford to keep you?

The best.

I got into a feud with the villagers.

They tried to burn me like a The devil's bird, but I'm hard to kill.

You're probably better off here.

Slave traders from the East took slaves from your village to the priests.

- Were you one of them? - Our paths did not cross.

I don't know them.

They stole some children from the neighboring village.

They take the pagans to Kazan along the Volga River.

Can I go to bed?

Make a bed for our guest in the shed.

I'd rather sleep in the forge.

- Have you been standing there long? - For a while. The farm work is done.

I can make anything I want out of iron.

Even a pretty woman!

Show me your hands.

Good hands!

They should be able to hold a sledgehammer.

You've been here long enough for us to try on new tasks, Blue Eye.

Are you just going to stand there or forge?

Iron does not shape itself. You have to strike while it's hot.

What are you doing? Hammer! Hammer!

Stop! Stop!

Don't hammer it flat!

Take it easy. You don't have to kill it.

- How did you manage to do this? - I forged it myself.

Have you forged a sword?

Where did you get the silver? Did you find a treasure?

The sword is mine, the silver is yours. I'll pay you back.

How then?

You used my forge, my tools, as my slave!

Doesn't the sword belong to me?

- You can't deceive me. - I don't.

You have treated me well. I forged the sword when all other work was done.

I'm not greedy.

The iron is your reward for hard work. You will get your sword back.

But you have to forge to pay for your use of the forge

my teaching and the materials.

You do slave labor during the day. and sleeps in the shed.

Come back here tomorrow, So we continue practicing.

You can go.

Have you ever been bear hunting?

Once, with father, but I didn't have the heart to kill them.

But I have. I'm going hunting tomorrow and trying out your sword.

I'll be back in a couple of days.

Can I work in the forge?

Yes. And you can sleep there too.

You are a good man, Kullervo.

What is it?

Take me with you...

Get me out of here.

I am a slave...

...just like you.

I'll pay you. if you take me out of here.

I'll be back.

Peony...

Ilmarinen returns in the morning.

I convince him. to sell you to the Russians.

Or do you want to help me?

Then the sword stops here, as payment.

You can keep your lousy knife.

You'll get what you pay for, you devil whore!

It's Mother Bear's cabin.

We continue. She misleads us and takes revenge on us.

I'll just take a quick look inside.

The bear killer...

Help me.

Save me.

Who made the sword?

Me, with the slave.

I recognize the emblem on the sword.

The old woman is a true seer!

Is the slave big and blond, as hungry as a hungry wolf?

He is a good man. I'm going to go now.

I have seen the emblem on a man's chest.

A man who killed his brother, Kalervo. Whose son now lives in great injustice.

- Do you know the slave's name? - Yes.

Kullervo.

Long ago I was a healer and a seer in the village of Kalervola.

A betrayal had made me very evil and cruel.

And I was driven away.

Then a bitter and bloody feud took place between two brothers room there.

Untamo murdered Kalervo.

His own brother.

He burned down the houses.

He took the boy, Kullervo.

Raised him as her own, but sold him as a slave.

I've seen glimpses of it in my dreams.

But I thought that they were visions of the future.

Untamo... Untamo is not my father.

Everything is a lie.

I asked around the village. The story is true.

It was a feud between two brothers. about an area of ​​land. That's true.

The story is true, but my life is a lie.

I don't know my father Kalervo.

Did she tell him what happened?

Murdered Untamo...

...my family?

I am going to the forest. to harden myself.

Then I forge swords until I can buy my freedom.

And then I will seek the truth, if it takes several years.

Leave the sword here!

- Give me my sword! - No!

It's mine!

I want my sword.

I want my sword.

You, you poor bastard, knew about it but kept quiet!

I didn't know!

You claim that Wäinö didn't tell you.

But you know who murdered my father, my mother.

No!

You're lying, damn it!

My heart has neither the feeling nor wisdom required to understand this.

My heart is full of pain!

Wäinö didn't tell. If I had known, Why tell me about it now?

You started to like me.

What have you done, slave? Get out!

What did you do with my knife? Look at it.

It's broken.

It's no good for anything!

Out!

Who murdered my family?

Were you involved in that?

Why did you do that?

Why?

I need to know.

It was Untamo!

Untamo murdered his brother Kalervo.

From the lighthouse.

Untamo murdered your mother.

The whole village was involved in it.

A family full of cowards.

Release the blacksmith. We didn't know anything about this in Pohjola.

Get out, slave!

Are you telling anyone that I know the truth, Then I'll be back.

And murder you.

What is it?

I saw terrible visions.

- Wäinö wants to speak to the chief. - No?

This applies to Kullervo.

He has moved, but they don't know where he went.

- And Ilmarinen? - Alive, but he knows nothing.

And not the wife either. They just say he escaped.

He comes here for revenge.

He won't challenge the whole village alone.

The Tsar has given permission to capture A hundred pagans. The Russians take him.

Kullervo has his mother's Christian jewelry. They don't capture Christians.

Kristen?

He is the warrior of Tuonela. We have to kill him.

- He killed three good farmers. - Don't touch the boy anymore.

Take the money to Ilmarinen and buy Kullervo's freedom.

After that, he'll have to fend for himself.

Are you hurting the boy? The village turns into a bloodbath.

Neither women nor children are spared.

As you wish. We'll make a deal.

You will both get good slope land. and water areas if you let the boy live.

- Are we in agreement? - Yes.

Just the boy doesn't come here with his curse.

Take your shampoo with you. He makes sure that no one hurts Kullervo.

I almost froze my ass off!

You are now the property of the Tsar. We have permission.

In the name of the Lord our God.

I will eradicate all evil on this earth.

May the fire of God transform all pagans and sorcerers to ashes.

Is anyone home? Who wants to buy you?

The best.

- Is he a Christian? - We didn't see it.

We don't capture Christians.

Do you believe in God?

We will free you if you do.

It's not me. The cross is stolen.

My father and I murdered the owner, so that my mother would get a nice piece of jewelry.

The old man had a coat just like yours.

- Do you want to come in? - No, we'll move on.

But we want to ask some questions, if it works out.

Sure, but we have few answers.

Kullervo just disappeared, We don't know where he went.

Do you find him? I want money for him.

Untamo buys back Kullervo.

We assume it will work out.

The boy is in a bad mood. So you know to prepare.

In the name of God Shall I eradicate the evil from this man?

Come on, damn it!

May the cross guide my scythe.

Is that all you have?

He must be killed.

Is that all you have?

We leave the pagan here, in God's hands.

- Kill him! - No!

God will decide his fate. I have eradicated the evil from him.

May God be merciful, if only for my sake.

I can't kill a man. who carried the cross of Christ.

He is alive.

He's ice cold. Dead.

No. He just opened his eyes.

He is alive.

- He's probably a slave. - We'll leave him here.

Slaves are people too.

We do not abandon God's creations to the wolves.

He is safe on church grounds.

Try drinking.

Don't let me die.

We'll rest here for a while.

Should I build a man out of this mess?

Can you feel his heart beating?

Here, yes...

We're trying.

Someone has been pulled this way. Clear sled tracks.

With blood. He must be in a bad way.

We have found Kullervo.

The tracks are easy to follow.

Blood is dripping and the load is heavy.

Don't be afraid.

Drink.

Sage, dandelion and arun.

Does it taste good?

My hunt ends here.

- I am returning to Untamola. - You stay here.

I didn't come along to get killed.

I have a wife, and a child on the way.

The Russians have strange weapons.

and so many men that we don't have a chance.

Quiet!

- You are free to go. - What's wrong?

Tell them we found traces and see where they lead.

Will you let him live if you find him?

Go now. Your wife is waiting. We will be back soon.

- How many moons have passed? - Five.

You saved me.

I have to leave soon.

At least your anger has been restored.

It is sadness that flies on the wings of hatred.

- You talked about your father in your fever. - I don't have a father.

We'll go out and wash you.

Where is my sword?

The priest takes all the swords. This is sacred ground.

Where is it?

Where were you held as a slave?

I did blacksmithing work for Ilmarinen.

He was a good man.

But still, you were treated so badly.

I escaped and...

...was captured by Russian slave traders.

I am also a slave, here at the church.

I am their servant. They treat me well.

Stay here for a while. I'll help you get back on your feet.

I'm going to set off to take my revenge.

You won't find the Russians.

Did you hear?

Don't talk about things which you know nothing about.

If you are from his village, Can you go and meet the boy?

Those bastards are looking for me. They'll kill me if they find me.

- In which direction? - Towards the river.

We continue to the river.

The priest sent us in the wrong direction. Satan!

The boy moves towards Untamola.

We're leaving.

Don't be afraid. I'll help you. out of here. I promise.

There is a boat on the river. With it you can get to the great lake of Karelia.

They're not looking for me here, so close. I'm resting for a while.

You are not a fallen star. that fell from the sky.

And your head is not made of stone.

Made of rotten wood.

What would you do if you could be free? from your evil mind and live in freedom?

There was a time when I wanted a normal life.

Maybe a family, children and... more.

Kullervo, you can let go of your hatred.

I will help you, because I too have suffered injustice.

Believe me.

When you are free from revenge, your mind to run wild like a stallion.

You will find peace.

The boat is downstream, a moon away. The rapids calm down near here.

Where are you going? What if I come along and watch over you?

I have to return home. and get confirmed...

Yes, but where?

Untamola, by the big lake.

- Is it near Kalervola? - Yes.

How did you know?

I... have heard about the places by the big lake.

Was Untamo your father?

The best.

Kalervo was my father.

Rest a little longer.

I go to the marsh spring and fill the rest of the water bottles. I'll be right back.

Don't delay too long.

The days are short again!

Aino!

Aino!

Aino!

I was sure you were going to die.

Don't worry, father.

I come from a strong family, right?

Go and rest for a while longer.

Then we need to talk.

About something important.

- Wäinö has returned. - Where did they go?

To the grain store to get something to eat.

What happened?

How did Kullervo get all those wounds?

You've probably also noticed that summer didn't come this year.

The sprouts have disappeared from the ear.

- Kullervo har... - Quiet.

Are you blaming the boy again?

He is covered in scars. I told you not to touch him.

We heard that the Russian slave traders had cut him up.

- I don't think so. - Ask the boy himself.

Where are you? They say you live in the village. but not among the villagers.

You look, but you don't see. You hear, but you don't listen.

Soon they won't recognize you anymore.

You must return. back to the people.

Kalervo was a lawless man, a true bandit.

It was fate that struck down him and his family, not you.

Marjatta told the truth to Kullervo.

- You damned old woman, what have you done? - Me?

- You shouldn't have told me. - I didn't!

He heard the whole truth from Ilmarinen.

We have a new family. Give Kullervo a chance to live in freedom.

He can't take revenge on the entire village.

Where did the boy go?

He went to dig up Kalervo's weapons. I told you where you buried them.

Now he knows everything.

The boy is not stupid. Enough with the secrecy!

What is it?

Kullervo prepares his revenge on the whole village. I can feel it.

Gosh!

We need to talk. The villagers know you intend to take revenge.

And now you are in combat gear.

Let's talk.

I don't want you to get hurt.

Would you kill your own son?

I brought money.

Buy land next to Sampo and build yourself a house.

But you have to promise me. not to take revenge on the villagers.

I promise.

I swear by my father's sword not to take revenge on them.

I've been waiting for this moment.

And now that it has arrived, I can't even look at you.

Say it.

I'll die if that's what you want.

Say it!

And when I die by your will nothing will change...

...because you will always be my son.

Whose son?

Min.

Whose son?

You are your father's son, My brothers, Kalervos.

But I raised and loved you like my own.

Do me a favor. and send me to my mother.

Far!

Meet your son!

Don't kill me.

My child needs a father, just like you did.

One day he will be the king of Karelia.

Pick up your sword!

Pick up your sword!

Untamo...

...I beg you.

Let me take...

...my sword with me to Tuonela.

The sword sensed my intention.

Now it has tasted on the blood of this proud son.

My tools...

Let me take you with me. my blacksmithing tools too.

I want to show...

...father and mother what a good blacksmith I became.

The...

Take my knife.

Remember me on your travels, without hatred, my son.

We haven't lost him.

He has been given back.

The darkness has disappeared. and his spirit flies across the sky

on the back of the vig.

There he is born happy again.

Translation: Frej Grönholm Swedish Media Text

Quote from Kalevala: Elias Lönnrot