Tukkipojan morsian

1931 1h 35m FI

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7.5

BANGER

★7.5TMDB · 2

DramaRomance

Synopsis

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Eetu, a wealthy homeowner, attempts to seduce Leena Kosken. But when austere log boy Erkki meets her at midsummer dances, Leena falls in love with him instead. Jealous, Eetu turns the men of the village against Erkki and the Tukki people.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Urho Somersalmi
Erkki
Helena Koskinen
Leena
Hemmo Kallio
Kustaa Koski
Aku Käyhkö
Eetu
Uuno Montonen
Thorild Bröderman
Erkki's Father
Hilja Jorma
Erkki's Mother
Martta Hannula

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Erkki Karu
Writers: Erkki Karu
Languages: Finnish
Countries: Finland

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ERA

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95 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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CRAFT

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Erkki Karu, shot by Eino Kari. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Tapio Ilomäki. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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CAST

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Urho Somersalmi and Helena Koskinen and Hemmo Kallio carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0022509 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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7 / 7

WILD

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Only 2 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Erkki Karu directs. Eino Kari behind the camera. Tapio Ilomäki scores. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Finland. Dialogue in Finnish.

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195 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
2Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
3Directed by Erkki Karu, shot by Eino Kari. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Tapio Ilomäki. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Urho Somersalmi and Helena Koskinen and Hemmo Kallio carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt0022509 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 2 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.
8Classified under 9 themes, including "parent child relationship", "auction", "ball", "mansion".