The read
It runs a compact 1h 15m.
Synopsis
Based on short stories by early 20th century feminist writer Maria Jotuni, the film is a series of lively dialogue scenes between men and women, young and old, living in a small Finnish town. Most episodes evolve into humorous battles between the sexes. The film's central character is a young maid played by Maija Karhi.
Ratings
IMDb6.9/10
4 audience votes
Key crew
- Ahti SonninenOriginal Music Composer
- Erik BlombergDirector
- Mirjami KuosmanenScreenplay
Cast
- Maija KarhiViia
- Emmi JurkkaHilda Husso
- Mirjami KuosmanenHulta
- Rauni LuomaJosefina
- Aku KorhonenPekka
- Tarmo ManniJoosua
- Rauha RentolaHappy-Heliina
- Pentti ViljanenShoemaker Lettunen
- Henny ValjusMrs. Lettunen
- Senni NieminenMrs. Myyri
- Sasu HaapanenMarket Seller Eriksson
- Rakel LaaksoMarket Seller
Themes
based on short story