Pentti Toivonen is a police superior who assigns cases and manages Evert Bäckström’s difficult working style. He directs Evert toward the armoured car robbery, appoints supervision for him, assigns injured officers as support, and later removes him from the investigation into the fatal attack because of his prior threat.
Mr. Malander is a member of the neighboring family that appears unexpectedly during a social visit, making Sophia uncomfortable.
Juha is a heart surgeon and a grieving widower raising his teenage daughter alone. Seven years after his wife drowned, he becomes absorbed in Mona’s BDSM world, using strangulation to revisit visions of his loss and eventually risking his life. His obsession damages his work and family ties, but he ends by returning to the club and reconnecting with Mona.
The protagonist, a WWII veteran who channels his wartime experiences and sexuality into groundbreaking homoerotic illustrations under the pseudonym 'Tom of Finland,' ultimately becoming an emblem of the gay liberation movement.
A Swedish contact encountered during the German trip.
Grown-up main character who returns to the dilapidated family house in the forest with his siblings to settle their parents' estate. The surrounding forest causes him to behave strangely.
Civilian or associate in 2021 plot.
Strong local character assisting in rural and cottage scenarios.
Pekka Strang has 41 screen credits in a career dating back to 2001. Their work spans 5 cinematic universes — most prominently The Grump with 1 titles. Signature works include Dogs Don't Wear Pants, Tom of Finland, Strive. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 5 universes
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