Thomcat
There seems to be a implicit gay character. The cinematography by Eino Heino is excellent. The film offers a ‘warm-hearted and sensitive’ evocation of the ordinary but compressed for dramatic purposes.
Reviewed on April 6, 2020
People in the Summer Night(1948)
Ihmiset suviyössä
6.1(14)1h 6m1948-10-09
Drama
People in the Summer Night Synopsis
A story set over one night in a small rural community we watch various relationships and actions among local people; these include birth, death, and conflicts fuelled by alcohol. The fates of various characters become interlaced over a long and light-filled summer night in the Finnish countryside. Lumberjacks, a deer-eyed young man Nokia, a family of poor farmers, a young girl and her lover. New life is born, old life dies, man is slain in his prime, and his widow continues her life.
People in the Summer Night (1948) is a drama film directed by Valentin Vaala, released on October 9, 1948 with a runtime of 1h 6m. It stars Eila Pehkonen, Martti Katajisto, Emma Väänänen and Eero Roine. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 14 ratings.
- Director:
- Valentin Vaala
- Writers:
- F.E. Sillanpää, Valentin Vaala, Lea Joutseno
- Producers:
- Risto Orko
- Cinematographer:
- Eino Heino
- Composer:
- Taneli Kuusisto
- Production:
- Suomi-Filmi
- Status:
- Released
People in the Summer Night (1948) Trailer
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People in the Summer Night Cast & Crew
Main cast
Eila Pehkonen
as Helka
Martti Katajisto
as Nokia
Emma Väänänen
as Hilja Syrjämäki
Eero Roine
as Jalmari Syrjämäki
Matti Oravisto
as Arvid
- Toivo Hämeranta
Toivo Hämeranta
as Teliranta
Tyyne Haarla
as Martta Teliranta
- Maija Nuutinen
Maija Nuutinen
as Old lady of Teliranta
- Kaisu Leppänen
Kaisu Leppänen
as Santra Mettälä
Matti Lehtelä
as Jukka Mettälä
- Tellervo Nokelainen
Tellervo Nokelainen
as Selma Teliranta
- Erkki Kalakari
Erkki Kalakari
as Matti Puolamäki
Key crew
Directed by Valentin Vaala, written by F.E. Sillanpää, Valentin Vaala and Lea Joutseno, produced by Risto Orko.
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People in the Summer Night Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 14 ratings.
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Who stars in People in the Summer Night?
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The main cast of People in the Summer Night (1948) includes Eila Pehkonen, Martti Katajisto, Emma Väänänen, Eero Roine and Matti Oravisto. The film was directed by Valentin Vaala. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was People in the Summer Night released?
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People in the Summer Night was released on October 9, 1948 and runs for 1h 6m.
Is People in the Summer Night worth watching?
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People in the Summer Night (1948) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 14 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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