Sensuela (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1973, Sensuela is a drama and romance film directed by Teuvo Tulio, running about 109 minutes.
What it’s about. Laila is an innocent Lappish girl and the only daughter of a reindeer herder. During world war II Laila rescues crashed German fighter pilot Hans and the two develop warm feelings for each other during his convalescence. Years later, after the war, Hans returns to Lapland as a freelance photographer and manages to lure Laila to run away with him to capital Helsinki to start a career as a photo model, much to the chagrin of her traditional father Aslak. After initial happiness, however, Hans abandons Laila and the decadent lifestyle of a big city sends her life into a downward spiral.
Who’s in it. Sensuela stars Marianne Mardi as Laila Walk, Ossi Elstelä as Aslak Walk, Mauritz Åkerman as Hans Müller and Ismo Saario as Pekka, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Sensuela has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sensuela page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sensuela tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sensuela (1973)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Sensuela change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Sensuela worth watching?
- Sensuela holds an audience score of 5.2 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 Sensuela?
- Sensuela stars Marianne Mardi, Ossi Elstelä, Mauritz Åkerman, Ismo Saario and Maria Pertamo.
- When was Sensuela released?
- Sensuela was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.