Elias Salonen

Acting

Biography

Elias Salonen (born 10 August 1994 in Helsinki) is a Finnish actor, best known for his roles in television series Kotikatu, Bordertown, Siege 55 and Adults. His first leading role in a feature film is going to be Kullervo in a historical fantasy action film Son of Revenge: The Story of Kalevala. Salonen graduated from Kallio Performing Arts High School in the spring of 2014. She was admitted to the Theatre Academy on her fifth attempt, from which she graduated with a Master's degree in Theatre Arts in 2022.

Born: August 10, 1994

Place of Birth: Helsinki, Finland

Known For

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The Son of Revenge – The Story of Kalevala

Karelia in the 12th century. The feud between Kalervo and Untamo leads to the massacre of an entire village. The only survivor is Kalervo's son Kullervo, whom Untamo decides to raise as his own. As he grows up, Kullervo's brute strength and rebellious nature make him dangerous, and the villagers want to get rid of him for good. Kullervo spends his entire life searching for a purpose for his existence and skills. When the events of the past are revealed to him, his fate is clear. The path of revenge leads Kullervo to confront Untamo and force him to account for his sins.

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Modernit miehet

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Siege 55

Just three years earlier, Ilpo Larha was an ordinary taxi driver who had just met the love of his life. A fascination with danger prompts the young man to try his hand at driving a getaway car and his criminal career takes off. A couple of years later, he escapes from prison after being sentenced to life imprisonment for a contract murder, leading to a 55-hour siege.

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A Good Family

Anna and Henrik are thrust into a dangerous underworld when their son brings a heinous crime to their doorstep. Parental instincts quickly overcome morality as the couple does everything in their power to protect their family and future.

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Dear children

Dear children is a new comedy series from the creators of Siskonpeti about sibling relationships and mother relationships; when someone is the most beloved and the most infuriating at the same time. The adult sisters return to their childhood home to look after their wild mother, who is recovering from a cerebral infarction. The visit, which was intended to be short, drags on and the childhood home serves as a refuge for the sisters' personal crises.

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My Name Is Dingo

A boy abandoned by his father wants to become Finland's biggest rock star.

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Port Poison - Santeri's Deal

Student Santeri Manni accidentally finds a bag of amphetamines. To help his alcoholic mother get clean, Manni decides to keep the drugs and sell them. Unfortunately for Manni, a motorcycle gang and the narcotics police are also interested in the drugs.