Drama · Finland · 1937 · 1h 41m

Juha

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Director
Nyrki Tapiovaara
Cast
Hannes Närhi as Juha Irma Seikkula as Marja Walle Saikko as Shemeikka Tuulikki Paananen as Anja Aino Haverinen as Shemeikan äiti (Shemeikka's mother) Ida Kuusela as Anoppi (Juha's mother)
Crew
Olavi Gunnari — Director of Photography Björn Soldan — Director of Photography Helvi Leiviskä — Original Music Composer Juhani Aho — Novel Heikki Aho — Producer Ida Kuusela — Costume Design
Synopsis

Eastern Finland in 18th century. Farmer Juha has raised an orphan girl Marja and married her. Karelian trader Shemeikka visits the farm and starts to make advances to young and beautiful Marja, tempting her to run away with him.

Mood & Themes
based on novel or bookrunawaywomanizer18th century
Key Collaborators
Nyrki Tapiovaara Director Olavi Gunnari Director of Photography Björn Soldan Director of Photography Helvi Leiviskä Original Music Composer Juhani Aho Novel Heikki Aho Producer Ida Kuusela Costume Design
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