Vain kaksi tuntia

Vain kaksi tuntia

1949 · 102 min · ★ 7.0 · Drama

In this story, which focuses on the events of a single evening, Kaarlo Kaarila, a dedicated chief physician, discovers that his wife Irja is having an affair with Dr. Alec von Wentell. The hospital's head nurse, Sister Magda, longs for Kaarila but suppresses her feelings. Irja's car accident sets off a series of dramatic events that force everyone to reevaluate their values in life.

Directed by Roland af Hällström · Written by Roland af Hällström

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Regina Linnanheimo sisar Magda, ylihoitajatar
Eino Kaipainen ylilääkäri Kaarlo Kaarila
Liisa Tuomi rouva Irja Kaarila
Leif Wager alilääkäri Alec von Wentell
Elvi Saarnio Laila Niemikkö, "toimeton nainen"
Leena Häkinen Tellervo Ritvala, myyjätär
Martti Katajisto Pelle Teiri, konttoristi
Saara Ranin sisar Varma
Kalle Viherpuu konstaapeli
Rauha Rentola rouva Maj-Lis von Wentell
Kyllikki Forssell sisar Kaarina
Rakel Laakso kauppiaan rouva

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