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.