Silja - nuorena nukkunut (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1956, Silja - nuorena nukkunut is a drama and romance film directed by Jack Witikka, running about 87 minutes.
What it’s about. In the 1910s, beautiful young Silja loses both parents and ends up working as a maid at wealthier farms around her village. She is courted by a number of bachelors, ranging from simple farmhand Väinö to sophisticated young student Armas whom she meets when working for a charming old professor. However, Silja's health starts to deteriorate, and when the Finnish Civil War breaks up in 1918, she is inadvertently involved in a small incident after which her loyalties are questioned by both the Reds and the Whites.
Who’s in it. Silja - nuorena nukkunut stars Heidi Krohn as Silja Salmelus, Jussi Jurkka as Armas, Aku Korhonen as Rantoon professori and Tommi Rinne as Tonttilan Oskari, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Silja - nuorena nukkunut has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Silja - nuorena nukkunut page.
If you liked it. Fans of Silja - nuorena nukkunut tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
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- Where can I watch Silja - nuorena nukkunut (1956)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Silja - nuorena nukkunut change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Silja - nuorena nukkunut worth watching?
- Silja - nuorena nukkunut holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Silja - nuorena nukkunut?
- Silja - nuorena nukkunut stars Heidi Krohn, Jussi Jurkka, Aku Korhonen, Tommi Rinne and Pentti Siimes.