Kirkastettu sydän
Synopsis
Ahti Helpi, the pastor of a rural parish who sees himself as both a priest and a soldier, leaves for the front to continue the war. At home, his pregnant wife Lea takes care of their large family as well as the parishioners. They endure the difficult times by believing in God, home, and their fatherland.
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Joel Rinne
Ahti Helpi
Emma Väänänen
Lea Helpi
Eine Laine
Riitta
Kaija Rahola
Liisa
Annie Mörk
Lea's mother
Henny Valjus
Maija
Anni Aitto
Teacher
Harri Sinijärvi
Priest
Kalle Kirjavainen
Poet
Vilho Siivola
Rahkonen
Arvo Lehesmaa
Perttula
Suvi Orko
Lahja Helpi age 11
Erkki Imberg
Aarre Helpi age 14
Kaarlo Aavajoki
Prisoner of war
Mikko Kallakari
Private
Kaarlo Saarnio
Matti
Holger Salin
Karppinen
Simo Osa
Heino
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ilmari Unho
- Screenplay & Story
- Ilmari Unho
- Original Score
- Taneli Kuusisto
- Original Title
- Kirkastettu sydän
- Country of Origin
- Finland
- Spoken Languages
- Finnish
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- Suomi-Filmi
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ilmari Unho
Ilmari Unho, Martta Haatanen
Taneli Kuusisto
Kalle Peronkoski
Elle Hongisto
Matti Schreck
Department Leadership Roster
Taneli Kuusisto
Original Music Composer
Arvo Kotilainen
Production Design
Matti Schreck
Producer
Ilmari Unho
Director
Elle Hongisto
Editor
Ilmari Unho
Screenplay
Kalle Peronkoski
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kirkastettu sydän
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What is Kirkastettu sydän about?
Ahti Helpi, the pastor of a rural parish who sees himself as both a priest and a soldier, leaves for the front to continue the war. At home, his pregnant wife Lea takes care of their large family as well as the parishioners. They endure the difficult times by believing in God, home, and their fatherland.
Who directed Kirkastettu sydän?
Kirkastettu sydän was directed by Ilmari Unho.
Who stars in Kirkastettu sydän?
The principal cast of Kirkastettu sydän includes Joel Rinne, Emma Väänänen, Eine Laine, Kaija Rahola, Annie Mörk.
When was Kirkastettu sydän released and how long is it?
Kirkastettu sydän was released in 1943 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
Who composed the musical score for Kirkastettu sydän?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Kirkastettu sydän was composed by Taneli Kuusisto.
Is Kirkastettu sydän based on a book or true story?
Kirkastettu sydän is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Martta Haatanen".