The story of Kari Tapio, who sang his way into the hearts of the Finns in the 70's and whose popularity lasted until his death in 2010.
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The people behind it
Matti Ristinen
Kari Tapio
Tiina Lymi
Pia Viheriävaara
Tatu Sinisalo
Young Kari Tapio
Talvikki Eerola
Young Pia Viheriävaara
Anssi Lindström
Joona Jalkanen
Iikka Forss
Danny
Ilkka Heiskanen
Ilkka Vainio
Joni Leponiemi
Reijo Taipale
Mikko Töyssy
Fredi
Mikko Kouki
Veikko Samuli
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