Cast: Tyyne Haarla

Direction Erik Blomberg

Cast Mirjami Kuosmanen · Kalervo Nissilä · Åke Lindman · Arvo Lehesmaa

Synopsis The White Reindeer (1952) tells the tale of a recently married woman who seeks assistance from the local shaman to enhance her romantic life. However, her visit takes an unexpected and sinister turn when she is transformed into a white...

Direction Valentin Vaala

Cast Eila Pehkonen · Martti Katajisto · Emma Väänänen · Eero Roine

Synopsis People in the Summer Night (1948) is a cinematic poem inspired by the narrative of Nobel laureate F.E. Sillanpää. The film weaves together the destinies of diverse characters over an extended, sunlit summer evening in the Finnish countryside. The story...

Direction Matti Kassila

Cast Holger Salin · Liisa Nevalainen · Petri Tanner · Jukka Eklund

Synopsis The Red Line (1959) unfolds in the year 1906, focusing on a destitute farmer residing in the remote forests of Finland, which was then under Russian rule. The farmer's primary concern is providing for his wife and their four children....

Direction Valentin Vaala

Cast Lea Joutseno · Tapio Nurkka · Tauno Majuri · Rakel Linnanheimo

Synopsis Neiti Tuittupää (1943) follows the journey of a spirited young woman who charts her own path in life, refusing to let traditional societal expectations or domineering male figures control her destiny. She skillfully navigates the complexities of courtship, keeping her...

Direction Matti Kassila

Cast Hannes Häyrinen · Ritva Arvelo · Uljas Kandolin · Kaarlo Halttunen

Direction Erkki Karu

Cast Ester Toivonen · Kaarlo Kartio · Jaakko Korhonen · Tyyne Jauri

Synopsis The Scapegoat (1935) follows the story of Adalbert Koikkalainen, who is eager to purchase a dairy shop but lacks the necessary funds and experience. In his quest to secure a thousand marks, he applies for a position at the prestigious...

Direction Matti Kassila

Cast Tyyne Haarla · Ansa Ikonen · Paavo Jännes · Kullervo Kalske

Synopsis The Girl from Moon Bridge (1953) is a romantic tale that unfolds entirely through telephone conversations. The central couple, who seemingly never meet in person, communicate their love and emotions solely through voice calls. Life continues to move forward, but...