The Gap
Klyftan
Synopsis
A story about 10-year-old Ruth and her life in Jakobstad in the years 1917-1918, during the Finnish Civil War. Based on a novel by Anna Bondestam.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tuija-Maija Niskanen
- Screenplay & Story
- Eija-Elina Bergholm, Anna Bondestam
- Original Title
- Klyftan
- Country of Origin
- Finland
- Spoken Languages
- Finnish, Swedish
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tuija-Maija Niskanen
Eija-Elina Bergholm, Anna Bondestam
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Tuija-Maija Niskanen
Director
Eija-Elina Bergholm
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Gap
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What is The Gap about?
A story about 10-year-old Ruth and her life in Jakobstad in the years 1917-1918, during the Finnish Civil War. Based on a novel by Anna Bondestam.
Who directed The Gap?
The Gap was directed by Tuija-Maija Niskanen.
Who stars in The Gap?
The principal cast of The Gap includes Kristina Klockars, Matti Oravisto, Laila Björkstam, Kyllikki Forssell, Majlis Granlund.
When was The Gap released and how long is it?
The Gap was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Is The Gap based on a book or true story?
The Gap is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Anna Bondestam".