The Broad Way (1931): cast, story & where to watch
1931 · Film · ★ 8

Released in 1931, The Broad Way is a drama and romance film directed by Valentin Vaala, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. In this silent Finnish film by Valentin Vaala, master violist Antti Larto (Teuvo Tulio) rounds around Europe by performing and spending all his free time in restaurants. While he is visiting in Finland, he leaves with his friend Eero (Kaarlo Penttilä) for country and stays in the inn of Harakkala. Anton falls in love with country girl named Kirsi but soon one of his lady friends, Tanja, arrives from Paris...
Who’s in it. The Broad Way stars Teuvo Tulio as Antti Larto, Eeva Virtanen as Kirsti, Alli Riks as Tanita Salo and Kaarlo Penttilä as Eero, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, The Broad Way sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Broad Way page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Broad Way tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Broad Way (1931)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Broad Way change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Broad Way worth watching?
- The Broad Way holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Broad Way?
- The Broad Way stars Teuvo Tulio, Eeva Virtanen, Alli Riks, Kaarlo Penttilä and Hanna Taini.
- When was The Broad Way released?
- The Broad Way was released in 1931, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.