Lähellä syntiä (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1955, Lähellä syntiä is a drama film directed by Hannu Leminen, running about 99 minutes.
What it’s about. A story about the love and subsequent life story of agronom Elmer Oras and Margi Kaski and their son. The story has its origins just before the Winter War. After a brief encounter, both fell in love. As a result of this love affair, Margit gets pregnant Soon the war breaks out and Elmer has to go the front. As the war goes on, Elmer does not return from a patrol mission behind the enemy lines. After the war times are hard for Margit and his fatherless son.
Who’s in it. Lähellä syntiä stars Tuija Halonen as Margit Kaski, Aku Korhonen, Kaarlo Halttunen and Leo Riuttu, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Lähellä syntiä has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Lähellä syntiä page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lähellä syntiä tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Lähellä syntiä (1955)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Lähellä syntiä change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Lähellä syntiä worth watching?
- Lähellä syntiä holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Lähellä syntiä?
- Lähellä syntiä stars Tuija Halonen, Aku Korhonen, Kaarlo Halttunen, Leo Riuttu and Felix Teraste.
- When was Lähellä syntiä released?
- Lähellä syntiä was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.