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People in the Summer Night (1948)

6.019481h 6mFI
Drama

Directed by Valentin Vaala

Rating

6.0/10

Runtime

1h 6m

Language

FI

Release

October 9, 1948

Director

Valentin Vaala

Official Trailer

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Overview

A story set over one night in a small rural community we watch various relationships and actions among local people; these include birth, death, and conflicts fuelled by alcohol. The fates of various characters become interlaced over a long and light-filled summer night in the Finnish countryside. ...

Cast

Eila Pehkonen

Eila Pehkonen

Helka

Martti Katajisto

Martti Katajisto

Nokia

Emma Väänänen

Emma Väänänen

Hilja Syrjämäki

Eero Roine

Eero Roine

Jalmari Syrjämäki

Matti Oravisto

Matti Oravisto

Arvid

Toivo Hämeranta

Toivo Hämeranta

Teliranta

Tyyne Haarla

Tyyne Haarla

Martta Teliranta

Maija Nuutinen

Maija Nuutinen

Old lady of Teliranta

Kaisu Leppänen

Kaisu Leppänen

Santra Mettälä

Matti Lehtelä

Matti Lehtelä

Jukka Mettälä

Tellervo Nokelainen

Tellervo Nokelainen

Selma Teliranta

Erkki Kalakari

Erkki Kalakari

Matti Puolamäki

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into People in the Summer Night (1948), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

A story set over one night in a small rural community we watch various relationships and actions among local people; these include birth, death, and conflicts fuelled by alcohol. The fates of various characters become interlaced over a long and light-filled summer night in the Finnish countryside. Lumberjacks, a deer-eyed young man Nokia, a family of poor farmers, a young girl and her lover. New life is born, old life dies, man is slain in his prime, and his widow continues her life.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of People in the Summer Night. 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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