Sensuela
Synopsis
Laila is an innocent Lappish girl and the only daughter of a reindeer herder. During World War II, Laila rescues a crashed German fighter pilot, Hans, and the two develop warm feelings for each other during his convalescence. Years later, after the war, Hans returns to Lapland as a freelance photographer and manages to lure Laila to run away with him to the capital, Helsinki, to start a career as a photo model, much to the chagrin of her traditional father, Aslak. After initial happiness, however, Hans abandons Laila, and the decadent lifestyle of a big city sends her life into a downward spiral.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Marianne Mardi
Laila Walk
Ossi Elstelä
Aslak Walk
Mauritz Åkerman
Hans Müller
Ismo Saario
Pekka
Marja Pertamo
Greta Kujala
Armas Ek
Sami
Yrjö Tähtelä
Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
Uolevi Vahteristo
Aslak Walk (voice) (uncredited)
Seija Siikamäki
Maija (uncredited)
Matti Nurminen
Joni (uncredited)
Jorma Kylander
Receptionist (uncredited)
Matias Ikävalko
Party Guest (uncredited)
Tarleena Sammalkorpi
Party Guest (uncredited)
Eero Soininen
Party Guest (uncredited)
Aimo Paapio
Sea Captain (uncredited)
Yrjö Norta
Man in Office (uncredited)
Heikki Huopainen
Wedding Guest (uncredited)
Simeon Rabinowitsch
Wedding Guest (uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Teuvo Tulio
- Screenplay & Story
- Yrjö Norta, Teuvo Tulio
- Original Title
- Sensuela
- Country of Origin
- Finland
- Spoken Languages
- Finnish
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Production Studios
- Teuvo Tulio
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Teuvo Tulio
Yrjö Norta, Teuvo Tulio, Alexander Pushkin
Teuvo Tulio, Yrjö Norta
Teuvo Tulio
Teuvo Tulio
Department Leadership Roster
Teuvo Tulio
Production Design
Yrjö Norta
Screenplay
Teuvo Tulio
Screenplay
Teuvo Tulio
Director
Teuvo Tulio
Producer
Teuvo Tulio
Editor
Teuvo Tulio
Director of Photography
Yrjö Norta
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Sensuela.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sensuela
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Sensuela about?
Laila is an innocent Lappish girl and the only daughter of a reindeer herder. During World War II, Laila rescues a crashed German fighter pilot, Hans, and the two develop warm feelings for each other during his convalescence. Years later, after the war, Hans returns to Lapland as a freelance photographer and manages to lure Laila to run away with him to the capital, Helsinki, to start a career as a photo model, much to the chagrin of her traditional father, Aslak. After initial happiness, however, Hans abandons Laila, and the decadent lifestyle of a big city sends her life into a downward spiral.
Who directed Sensuela?
Sensuela was directed by Teuvo Tulio.
Who stars in Sensuela?
The principal cast of Sensuela includes Marianne Mardi, Ossi Elstelä, Mauritz Åkerman, Ismo Saario, Marja Pertamo.
When was Sensuela released and how long is it?
Sensuela was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 1h 49m.