Punainen viiva (1959)

  • K-12
  • 09/04/1959 (FI)
  • Drama, History
  • 1h 37m

Overview

The story of the first elections in Finland. Farmer Topi Romppainen lives a modest life with his family in Kainuu in the early 20th century. While shopping in the village, Topi hears about the upcoming parliamentary elections. His wife Riikka decides to find out more and ends up at a meeting of the Social Democrats.

Matti Kassila

Director, Screenplay

Ilmari Kianto

Novel

Cast

Holger Salin's headshot

Holger Salin

Topi Romppanen
Liisa Nevalainen's headshot

Liisa Nevalainen

Riika
Pertti Tanner's headshot

Pertti Tanner

Sake
Jukka Eklund's headshot

Jukka Eklund

Vesteri
Marianne Eronen's headshot

Marianne Eronen

Petti
Terhi Virtanen's headshot

Terhi Virtanen

Iita Linta Maria
Tiina Jokela's headshot

Tiina Jokela

Pirjeri
Jussi Jurkka's headshot

Jussi Jurkka

Puntarpää

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