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Shipbuilder

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This film recreates the true story of Tom Sukanen, an eccentric Finnish immigrant who homesteaded in Saskatchewan in the 1920s and 1930s. Sukanen spent ten years building and moving overland a huge iron ship that was to carry him back to his native Finland. The ship never reached water.

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About Shipbuilder

What would drive a man to spend 10 years of his life building a ship in the middle of the prairie 17 miles (27 km) from the nearest body of water?

Shipbuilder (1985) is a film in the documentary genres. Directed by . The cast includes Kristjana Gunnars, Galen Wahlmeier, Sasha Konowal.

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Original language
Runtime
6 minutes
Status
Released
Production countries
Canada
Production companies
ONF | NFB
Writers
Ken Mitchell

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What is Shipbuilder about?

This film recreates the true story of Tom Sukanen, an eccentric Finnish immigrant who homesteaded in Saskatchewan in the 1920s and 1930s. Sukanen spent ten years building and moving overland a huge iron ship that was to carry him back to his native Finland. The ship never reached water.

Who stars in Shipbuilder?

Kristjana Gunnars, Galen Wahlmeier, Sasha Konowal. See the cast cards above for character names.

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