Jokin ihmisessä (1956)
Pitch-noir melodrama about young Kauko's endless obsession and love-hate-relationship with Osmi, a girl he has known since childhood. Standing at her death bed, Kauko reminisces his years spent as a sailor, prisoner, smuggler, and a soldier in the Second World War, while Osmi manages to evolve from prostitution to a seemingly happy family life with someone else.
Director: Aarne Tarkas
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 75 min
Release Date: April 6, 1956
Cast
- Jussi Jurkka - Kauko
- Anneli Sauli - Osmi Järvelä
- Emmi Jurkka - Tupakkakauppias
- Mirjami Kuosmanen - Nainen
- Leo Jokela - Hanski
- Jalmari Parikka - Lumpunkerääjä
- Henny Valjus - Kaukon äiti
- Leo Riuttu - Osmin mies
- Pia Hattara - Osmi's Mother (uncredited)
Screenplay
- Aarne Tarkas (Screenplay)
- Mika Waltari (Novel)
Music: Einar Englund
Cinematography: Esko Nevalainen
Editing: Nils Holm
Production: Fennada-Filmi
Country: Finland
Language: suomi
Original Language: fi
Themes
The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son
Keywords
based on novel or book, obsession
More Films by Director: Aarne Tarkas
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Jokin ihmisessä about?
- Pitch-noir melodrama about young Kauko's endless obsession and love-hate-relationship with Osmi, a girl he has known since childhood. Standing at her death bed, Kauko reminisces his years spent as a sailor, prisoner, smuggler, and a soldier in the Second World War, while Osmi manages to evolve from prostitution to a seemingly happy family life with someone else.
- Who directed Jokin ihmisessä?
- Jokin ihmisessä was directed by Aarne Tarkas.
- Who stars in Jokin ihmisessä?
- Jokin ihmisessä stars Jussi Jurkka, Anneli Sauli, Emmi Jurkka, Mirjami Kuosmanen, Leo Jokela, Jalmari Parikka.
- How long is Jokin ihmisessä?
- Jokin ihmisessä has a runtime of 1h 15m (75 minutes).
- What genre is Jokin ihmisessä?
- Jokin ihmisessä is a Drama film.
- Where was Jokin ihmisessä produced?
- Jokin ihmisessä was produced in Finland.
- What are the themes of Jokin ihmisessä?
- The themes of Jokin ihmisessä include: The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son.