People in the Summer Night
Ihmiset suviyössä
Synopsis
A story set over one night in a small rural community we watch various relationships and actions among local people; these include birth, death, and conflicts fuelled by alcohol. The fates of various characters become interlaced over a long and light-filled summer night in the Finnish countryside. Lumberjacks, a deer-eyed young man Nokia, a family of poor farmers, a young girl and her lover. New life is born, old life dies, man is slain in his prime, and his widow continues her life.
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Trailer: Ihmiset suviyössä / People in the Summer Night (1948)
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-08-12
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Eila Pehkonen
Helka
Martti Katajisto
Nokia
Emma Väänänen
Hilja Syrjämäki
Eero Roine
Jalmari Syrjämäki
Matti Oravisto
Arvid
Toivo Hämeranta
Teliranta
Tyyne Haarla
Martta Teliranta
Maija Nuutinen
Old lady of Teliranta
Kaisu Leppänen
Santra Mettälä
Matti Lehtelä
Jukka Mettälä
Tellervo Nokelainen
Selma Teliranta
Erkki Kalakari
Matti Puolamäki
Eero Leväluoma
Constable
Kaarlo Halttunen
Doctor
Toivo Lahti
base farm host
Vilho Kekkonen
"gentlemanly" man in Mettälä
Hilma Salo
old granny on the road
Santeri Karilo
liquor dealer
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Valentin Vaala
- Screenplay & Story
- Lea Joutseno, Usko Kemppi, Valentin Vaala
- Original Score
- Taneli Kuusisto
- Original Title
- Ihmiset suviyössä
- Country of Origin
- Finland
- Spoken Languages
- Finnish
- Runtime
- 1h 6m
- Production Studios
- Suomi-Filmi
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Valentin Vaala
Lea Joutseno, Usko Kemppi, Valentin Vaala, F.E. Sillanpää
Taneli Kuusisto
Eino Heino
Valentin Vaala
Risto Orko
Department Leadership Roster
Valentin Vaala
Director
Valentin Vaala
Editor
Risto Orko
Producer
Lea Joutseno
Screenplay
Usko Kemppi
Screenplay
Valentin Vaala
Screenplay
Taneli Kuusisto
Original Music Composer
Ville Hänninen
Production Design
Eino Heino
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About People in the Summer Night
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What is People in the Summer Night about?
A story set over one night in a small rural community we watch various relationships and actions among local people; these include birth, death, and conflicts fuelled by alcohol. The fates of various characters become interlaced over a long and light-filled summer night in the Finnish countryside. Lumberjacks, a deer-eyed young man Nokia, a family of poor farmers, a young girl and her lover. New life is born, old life dies, man is slain in his prime, and his widow continues her life.
Who directed People in the Summer Night?
People in the Summer Night was directed by Valentin Vaala.
Who stars in People in the Summer Night?
The principal cast of People in the Summer Night includes Eila Pehkonen, Martti Katajisto, Emma Väänänen, Eero Roine, Matti Oravisto.
When was People in the Summer Night released and how long is it?
People in the Summer Night was released in 1948 with a total runtime of 1h 6m.
Who composed the musical score for People in the Summer Night?
The original motion picture soundtrack for People in the Summer Night was composed by Taneli Kuusisto.
Is People in the Summer Night based on a book or true story?
People in the Summer Night is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "F.E. Sillanpää".