The Summer Evening Waltz (1951): cast, story & where to watch
1951 · Film
Released in 1951, The Summer Evening Waltz is a drama, romance and music film directed by Hannu Leminen, running about 97 minutes.
What it’s about. The historical drama The Summer Evening Waltz (1951) takes place in Finland at the turn of the 20th century. The film, built around the music of Oskar Merikanto, tells the love story of the poor musician Lauri Alanko (Leif Wager) and the daughter of the rich Grahn family, Annina (Eeva-Kaarina Volanen). Annina’s family doesn’t approve of the relationship, and the couple’s happiness is also threatened by Lauri’s worsening eye disease.
Who’s in it. The Summer Evening Waltz stars Eeva-Kaarina Volanen as Annina Grahn, Leif Wager as Lauri Alanko, Salli Karuna as Mrs. Grahn and Uuno Laakso as Mr. Grahn, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Summer Evening Waltz page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Summer Evening Waltz tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Summer Evening Waltz (1951)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Summer Evening Waltz change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Summer Evening Waltz?
- The Summer Evening Waltz stars Eeva-Kaarina Volanen, Leif Wager, Salli Karuna, Uuno Laakso and Aino Lohikoski.
- When was The Summer Evening Waltz released?
- The Summer Evening Waltz was released in 1951, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.