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The Squirrel is a 2026 Finnish science fiction comedy-drama film written and directed by Markus Lehmusruusu. Set in a near future where nature and animal life have almost entirely vanished, the film follows Pasi, a designer of synthetic pets, after he discovers what appears to be the last living squirrel on Earth. His attempt to protect the animal brings him into conflict with Emilia, a welfare official assigned to the case. The film premiered in Finnish cinemas on 2 April 2026.

2026 · 1h 29m

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The Squirrel

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The Squirrel is a 2026 Finnish science fiction comedy-drama film written and directed by Markus Lehmusruusu. Set in a near future where nature and animal life have almost entirely vanished, the film follows Pasi, a designer of synthetic pets, after he discovers what appears to be the last living squirrel on Earth. His attempt to protect the animal brings him into conflict with Emilia, a welfare official assigned to the case. The film premiered in Finnish cinemas on 2 April 2026.

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Studio
OY BUFO AB
Released
2026
Run Time
1 hr 29 min
Rated
S/T
Regions of Origin
Finland, Germany, Netherlands, Sweden
© 2026 OY BUFO AB, PALLAS FILM, VOLYA FILMS, ZENTROPA SWEDEN AB.

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Original Audio
Finnish
Audio

Finnish (AAC, ⁨Dolby 5.1⁩)

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Swedish