Release date is 2016-02-12

Produced by Timo Ervasti and Tapio Riikonen

"Erään miehen omatunto: Romaani" by Juho Koskimaa is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the main character, Constantin Gyllenmarck, a forest manager grappling with his past and the changes brought by a powerful timber company. The narrative sets the stage for themes of struggle, identity, and the impact of industrialization on nature and personal lives. The opening of the novel introduces us to Gyllenmarck as he reflects on his life while lounging in the wilderness. He enjoys the tranquility of his surroundings, but thoughts of his connection to the Kannanlahti company intrude upon his peace. Simultaneously, we are introduced to Matti Niemelä, a peasant burdened with debt to the same company. Their lives intersect as Gyllenmarck's disillusionment with the company's exploitation of the land deeply affects his sense of duty and morality, hinting at a deeper narrative about economic oppression and personal redemption. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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