Silja – nuorena nukkunut

Silja – nuorena nukkunut

1956 · 91 min · ★ 6.6 · Drama, Romance

In the 1910s, beautiful young Silja loses both parents and ends up working as a maid at wealthier farms around her village. She is courted by a number of bachelors, ranging from simple farmhand Väinö to sophisticated young student Armas whom she meets when working for a charming old professor. However, Silja's health starts to deteriorate, and when the Finnish Civil War breaks up in 1918, she is inadvertently involved in a small incident after which her loyalties are questioned by both the Reds and the Whites.

Directed by Jack Witikka · Written by Juha Nevalainen

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Heidi Krohn Silja Salmelus
Jussi Jurkka Armas
Aku Korhonen Rantoon professori
Pentti Siimes Honkkeli-Väinö
Tommi Rinne Oskari
Kaarlo Halttunen Kustaa
Oke Tuuri Ville
Kullervo Kalske Siiverin isäntä
Rauha Rentola Siiverin emäntä
Pentti Irjala Kierikan isäntä
Kerttu Hämeranta Kierikan emäntä
Aino Lohikoski Sofia

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