The Hypnotist (2019) Timeline Explained – Every Event in Order

Release, runtime and language

2019 · 75 mins · Finnish

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Directed by

Arthur Franck

Starring

Riku Rantala, Juha Uutela, Mika Syvänen, Tero Koponen, Anna-Maija Heinonen, Mervi Jaala

In 1980s Finland, the renowned hypnotist Olavi Hakasalo, known as Olliver Hawk, found himself on trial. Driven by a desire to demonstrate the power of suggestion, he sought to gain political influence. However, his ambitions put him at odds with those in positions of authority, who viewed him as a threat to national stability. A controversial figure holding numerous secrets becomes a liability when a nation’s future hangs in the balance.