The Way You Wanted Me (1944): cast, story & where to watch
1944 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1944, The Way You Wanted Me is a drama film directed by Teuvo Tulio, running about 102 minutes.
What it’s about. A classic Tulio melodrama from Finland. Once a naïve, love-struck girl now forsaken by her lover, Maija leaves her island home to work as a housemaid in the city, only to be seduced by her employer's son Erkki, then forced to leave the household in order to avoid the scandal of a pregnancy. With few prospects for a decent job, Maija is reduced to working as a bar hostess to make ends meet, ever fending off the advances of disreputable clients, even as she continues to hold out hope for an enduring love that will redeem her from her fate.
Who’s in it. The Way You Wanted Me stars Marie-Louise Fock as Maija, Ture Ara as Aarne, Kunto Karapää as Erkki Holmberg and Lauri Korpela as Aukusti, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Way You Wanted Me 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 The Way You Wanted Me page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Way You Wanted Me tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Way You Wanted Me (1944)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Way You Wanted Me change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Way You Wanted Me worth watching?
- The Way You Wanted Me holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Way You Wanted Me?
- The Way You Wanted Me stars Marie-Louise Fock, Ture Ara, Kunto Karapää, Lauri Korpela and Annie Sundman.
- When was The Way You Wanted Me released?
- The Way You Wanted Me was released in 1944, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.