Silja – nuorena nukkunut (1956)
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.
Director: Jack Witikka
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 91 min
Release Date: April 26, 1956
Cast
- 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
Screenplay
- Juha Nevalainen (Screenplay)
- F.E. Sillanpää (Novel)
Music: George de Godzinsky
Cinematography: Kalle Peronkoski
Production: Veikko Itkonen
Country: Finland
Language: suomi
Original Language: fi
Keywords
based on novel or book
More Films by Director: Jack Witikka
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Silja – nuorena nukkunut about?
- 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.
- Who directed Silja – nuorena nukkunut?
- Silja – nuorena nukkunut was directed by Jack Witikka.
- Who stars in Silja – nuorena nukkunut?
- Silja – nuorena nukkunut stars Heidi Krohn, Jussi Jurkka, Aku Korhonen, Pentti Siimes, Tommi Rinne, Kaarlo Halttunen.
- How long is Silja – nuorena nukkunut?
- Silja – nuorena nukkunut has a runtime of 1h 31m (91 minutes).
- What genre is Silja – nuorena nukkunut?
- Silja – nuorena nukkunut is a Drama, Romance film.
- Where was Silja – nuorena nukkunut produced?
- Silja – nuorena nukkunut was produced in Finland.