Little Sister (1999)
Katri's husband has died in the Finnish Winter War. When the Continuation War begins, Katri volunteers to work in a Helsinki military hospital. She is courted by a patient, a poetry-reciting countryman bound to be released from service. In the same time, she dates old school friend Eero who even goes AWOL to be near her. As the war continues, Katri has to make difficult decisions about her life.
Director: Taru Mäkelä
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 108 min
Release Date: November 26, 1999
Cast
- Vera Kiiskinen - Katri Ruuska
- Tarmo Ruubel - Eero Sundell
- Kai Lehtinen - Arvo Koskinen
- Anna-Leena Sipilä - Mirja
- Minna Koskela - Liisa
- Seela Sella - Katri's mother
- Pirkko Hämäläinen - Annikki Elomaa
- Julius Lavonen - Timo Elomaa
- Jukka-Pekka Palo - Juhani Elomaa
- Eero Saarinen - Kapanen
Screenplay
Music: Jukka Siikavire
Cinematography: Jouko Seppälä
Editing: Irma Taina
Production: Kinotar
Country: Finland
Language: suomi
Original Language: fi
More Films by Director: Taru Mäkelä
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Little Sister about?
- Katri's husband has died in the Finnish Winter War. When the Continuation War begins, Katri volunteers to work in a Helsinki military hospital. She is courted by a patient, a poetry-reciting countryman bound to be released from service. In the same time, she dates old school friend Eero who even goes AWOL to be near her. As the war continues, Katri has to make difficult decisions about her life.
- Who directed Little Sister?
- Little Sister was directed by Taru Mäkelä.
- Who stars in Little Sister?
- Little Sister stars Vera Kiiskinen, Tarmo Ruubel, Kai Lehtinen, Anna-Leena Sipilä, Minna Koskela, Seela Sella.
- How long is Little Sister?
- Little Sister has a runtime of 1h 48m (108 minutes).
- What genre is Little Sister?
- Little Sister is a Drama, Romance film.
- Where was Little Sister produced?
- Little Sister was produced in Finland.