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Scarlet Week (1954)

5.519541h 19mFI
DramaRomance

Directed by Matti Kassila

Rating

5.5/10

Runtime

1h 19m

Language

FI

Release

February 28, 1954

Director

Matti Kassila

Overview

After a weekend of dancing and camping on a recreation island near the city, a young factory worker decides to stay and cut work for a day. Walking around the now deserted island, he meets a beautiful woman camping alone and sunbathing in the nude on the beach. A hot romance flares up between the wo...

Cast

Gunvor Sandkvist

Gunvor Sandkvist

Siiri Forss

Matti Oravisto

Matti Oravisto

Usko Siltanen

Toivo Mäkelä

Toivo Mäkelä

Bertel Forss

Paavo Hukkinen

Paavo Hukkinen

Usko's 1st Pal

Kauko Laurikainen

Kauko Laurikainen

Usko's 2nd Pal

Juhani Kumpulainen

Juhani Kumpulainen

Agitator

Kaarlo Saarnio

Kaarlo Saarnio

Usher

Leo Jokela

Leo Jokela

Usko's 3rd Pal

Matti Kassila

Matti Kassila

Narrator (voice) (uncredited)

Maija Autio

Maija Autio

(uncredited)

Ulla Sandqvist

Ulla Sandqvist

(uncredited)

Armas Jokio

Armas Jokio

(uncredited)

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Scarlet Week (1954), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

After a weekend of dancing and camping on a recreation island near the city, a young factory worker decides to stay and cut work for a day. Walking around the now deserted island, he meets a beautiful woman camping alone and sunbathing in the nude on the beach. A hot romance flares up between the worker and the more upper-class married lady, lasting through the light-filled nights of the whole summer week until the woman's much older husband returns to the island the next weekend.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Scarlet Week. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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