Silja – nuorena nukkunut
Synopsis
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.
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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
Kerttu Hämeranta
Kierikan emäntä
Aino Lohikoski
Sofia
Åke Lindman
Valkoisten komppanianpäällikkö
Heimo Lepistö
Teliniemi
Emmi Jurkka
Pietiskä
Elvi Saarnio
Manta
Sakari Jurkka
Rinne
Alli Linko
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jack Witikka
- Screenplay & Story
- Juha Nevalainen
- Original Score
- George de Godzinsky
- Original Title
- Silja – nuorena nukkunut
- Country of Origin
- Finland
- Spoken Languages
- Finnish
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Veikko Itkonen
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jack Witikka
Juha Nevalainen, F.E. Sillanpää
George de Godzinsky
Kalle Peronkoski
Veikko Itkonen
Department Leadership Roster
Tapio Vilpponen
Production Design
Juha Nevalainen
Screenplay
Veikko Itkonen
Producer
George de Godzinsky
Original Music Composer
Jack Witikka
Director
Kalle Peronkoski
Director of Photography
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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?
The principal cast of Silja – nuorena nukkunut includes Heidi Krohn, Jussi Jurkka, Aku Korhonen, Pentti Siimes, Tommi Rinne.
When was Silja – nuorena nukkunut released and how long is it?
Silja – nuorena nukkunut was released in 1956 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for Silja – nuorena nukkunut?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Silja – nuorena nukkunut was composed by George de Godzinsky.
Is Silja – nuorena nukkunut based on a book or true story?
Silja – nuorena nukkunut is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "F.E. Sillanpää".