Juhani Lihtonen was born on May 3, 1932 in Helsinki, Finland. He was a writer and director, known for
Skierri: Land of the Dwarf Birches (1982),
The Raven's Dance (1980) and
Kaamosjärven kalastajat (1969). He died on September 4, 1990 in Heinävesi, Finland.