Release, runtime and language

2017 · 100 mins · Finnish

Directed by

Jukka Kärkkäinen, J-P Passi

Starring

Sami Helle, Kari Aalto, Pertti Kurikka, Toni Välitalo, Niila Suoranta, Jutta Tahvanainen

Punk Voyage chronicles the final years of the Finnish punk rock band Pertti Kurikan Nimipäivät (PKN), documenting their journey from local celebrities to international sensations. Over seven years, the band played nearly 300 concerts across 16 countries and gained a global following. The documentary explores the pressures of fame and the personal struggles within the group, including internal conflicts, religious and political explorations, and the eventual decision by Pertti to retire, marking a significant moment in music history.