Storyline
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.
Key Information
Director
Stephen Surjik
Writers
Ken Mitchell
Studio
ONF | NFB
Language
EN
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Cast & Crew
Kristjana Gunnars
Narrator
Galen Wahlmeier
Tom Sukanen
Sasha Konowal
Little Girl
Frequently Asked Questions
Shipbuilder was released on January 1, 1985.
The runtime of Shipbuilder is 6m.
Shipbuilder is a Documentary movie.
Shipbuilder is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.
Shipbuilder was directed by Stephen Surjik.
The main cast of Shipbuilder includes Kristjana Gunnars, Galen Wahlmeier, Sasha Konowal.
Shipbuilder is originally in English.