Little Sister
Pikkusisar
Synopsis
Katri's husband has died in the Finnish Winter War. When the Continuation War begins, Katri volunteers to work in a Helsinki military hospital. She is courted by a patient, a poetry-reciting countryman bound to be released from service. In the same time, she dates old school friend Eero who even goes AWOL to be near her. As the war continues, Katri has to make difficult decisions about her life.
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Vera Kiiskinen
Katri Ruuska
Tarmo Ruubel
Eero Sundell
Kai Lehtinen
Arvo Koskinen
Anna-Leena Sipilä
Mirja
Minna Koskela
Liisa
Seela Sella
Katri's mother
Pirkko Hämäläinen
Annikki Elomaa
Julius Lavonen
Timo Elomaa
Jukka-Pekka Palo
Juhani Elomaa
Eero Saarinen
Kapanen
Pentti Siimes
Uncle
Lilga Kovanko
Head nurse
Kristiina Halttu
Hanna Rotenberg
Ulla Tapaninen
Sylvi
Matti Oravisto
Doctor Söderqvist
Sinikka Sokka
Bather
Ari-Kyösti Seppo
Nieminen
Jari Nissinen
Johansson
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Taru Mäkelä
- Screenplay & Story
- Raija Talvio
- Original Score
- Jukka Siikavire
- Original Title
- Pikkusisar
- Country of Origin
- Finland
- Spoken Languages
- Finnish
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Studios
- Kinotar
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Taru Mäkelä
Raija Talvio
Jukka Siikavire
Jouko Seppälä
Irma Taina
Klaus Heydemann, Lasse Saarinen
Department Leadership Roster
Irma Taina
Editor
Klaus Heydemann
Producer
Jouko Seppälä
Director of Photography
Pirjo Rossi
Production Design
Taru Mäkelä
Director
Lasse Saarinen
Producer
Raija Talvio
Writer
Jukka Siikavire
Original Music Composer
Merja Väisänen
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Little Sister
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What is Little Sister about?
Katri's husband has died in the Finnish Winter War. When the Continuation War begins, Katri volunteers to work in a Helsinki military hospital. She is courted by a patient, a poetry-reciting countryman bound to be released from service. In the same time, she dates old school friend Eero who even goes AWOL to be near her. As the war continues, Katri has to make difficult decisions about her life.
Who directed Little Sister?
Little Sister was directed by Taru Mäkelä.
Who stars in Little Sister?
The principal cast of Little Sister includes Vera Kiiskinen, Tarmo Ruubel, Kai Lehtinen, Anna-Leena Sipilä, Minna Koskela.
When was Little Sister released and how long is it?
Little Sister was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
Who composed the musical score for Little Sister?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Little Sister was composed by Jukka Siikavire.