Restless Blood (1946): cast, story & where to watch
1946 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1946, Restless Blood is a drama and romance film directed by Teuvo Tulio, running about 91 minutes.
What it’s about. Regina Linnanheimo plays Sylvi, whose child is run over by a bus, prompting her to drink poison. She goes blind in the process, causing her husband to lust after her much younger sister. After undergoing a dangerous operation to regain her sight, she hides her repaired vision behind dark eyeglasses, so she can spy on her sister and husband as they carry on their affair. The film was shot in two parallel version. This is the Finnish-language version.
Who’s in it. Restless Blood stars Regina Linnanheimo as Sylvi, Eino Katajavuori as Valter Sora, Toini Vartiainen as Outi Kahra and H. Stenroos as Liisa, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Restless Blood has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Restless Blood page.
If you liked it. Fans of Restless Blood tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Restless Blood (1946)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Restless Blood change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Restless Blood worth watching?
- Restless Blood 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 Restless Blood?
- Restless Blood stars Regina Linnanheimo, Eino Katajavuori, Toini Vartiainen, H. Stenroos and Nora Mäkinen.
- When was Restless Blood released?
- Restless Blood was released in 1946, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.