Dark Love (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film · ★ 4.7
Released in 1957, Dark Love is a drama film directed by Edvin Laine, running about 101 minutes.
What it’s about. Marjatta lives in poor conditions in Tampere with her widowed father Arttu who works as a factory worker. Marjatta gets to know engineering student Pauli whose constantly worsening mental health problems and jealousy become a threat to Marjatta and her close circle.
Who’s in it. Dark Love stars Eeva-Kaarina Volanen as Marjatta Salmela, Jussi Jurkka as Pauli Haantie, Edvin Laine as Arttu Salmela and Veikko Sinisalo as Unto Eskola, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, Dark Love has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dark Love page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dark Love tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dark Love (1957)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Dark Love change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Dark Love worth watching?
- Dark Love holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dark Love?
- Dark Love stars Eeva-Kaarina Volanen, Jussi Jurkka, Edvin Laine, Veikko Sinisalo and Veikko Sinisalo.
- When was Dark Love released?
- Dark Love was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.