The read
It runs a compact 1h 25m.
Synopsis
Erkki, a journalist, suffers from epilepsy and agrees to be sterilized in order to marry his fiancée Helena. Unhappy about his infertility, Erkki begins to drink more and more, and eventually Helena returns to Helsinki to continue her studies. There she meets Associate Professor Sysikorpi, who falls hopelessly in love with her.
Ratings
IMDb5.6/10
2 audience votes
Key crew
- Harry BergströmOriginal Music Composer
- Hannu LeminenScreenplay
- Ilmari UnhoScreenplay
- Hannu LeminenDirector
Cast
- Helena KaraHelena Tyrni
- Rauli TuomiErkki Tyrni
- Joel RinneTauno Sysikorpi
- Rauha RentolaMaija Raivio
- Emma VäänänenHanna Palonen
- Aino LohikoskiErkki's Mother
- Salli KarunaHelena's Mother
- Enni RekolaMrs. Sandman
- Elli YlimaaLindgren
- Matti AulosDr. Antero Palonen
- Arvi TuomiHarjula
- Pentti ViljanenSuomela
Themes
based on novel or book