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Kanavan laidalla (1949)

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Eerikki Lind, a young university student working as a sailor, falls in love with the beautiful Kirsti on the canal. The budding Midsummer romance between the young people is overshadowed by jealousy and the tragic love story of Kirsti's parents.

Release Date
September 30, 1949
Runtime
1h 50m
Rating
4.3/10 (4 votes)

Director: Ilmari Unho

Cast: Leena Häkinen, Martti Katajisto, Heikki Savolainen, Tauno Palo, Kirsti Hurme, Tyyne Haarla, Mai-Brit Heljo, Henny Valjus

Production: Suomi-Filmi
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Full Cast (29 people)

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Kanavan laidalla

Kanavan laidalla

4.3
110 min

Eerikki Lind, a young university student working as a sailor, falls in love with the beautiful Kirsti on the canal. The budding Midsummer romance between the young people is overshadowed by jealousy and the tragic love story of Kirsti's parents.

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StatusReleased
Original LanguageFinnish
Release Date9/30/1949
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Cast

Leena Häkinen

as Palapan Kirsti

Martti Katajisto

as ylioppilas Eerikki Lind

Heikki Savolainen

as Ville

Tauno Palo

as Musta-Mikko

Kirsti Hurme

as Palapan Kille

Tyyne Haarla

as Palapan mummo

Mai-Brit Heljo

as Hjördis

Henny Valjus

as Emilia Johansson

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kanavan laidalla about?

Eerikki Lind, a young university student working as a sailor, falls in love with the beautiful Kirsti on the canal. The budding Midsummer romance between the young people is overshadowed by jealousy a…

How long is Kanavan laidalla?

1h 50m

When was Kanavan laidalla released?

September 30, 1949

Who directed Kanavan laidalla?

Ilmari Unho

Who stars in Kanavan laidalla?

Leena Häkinen, Martti Katajisto, Heikki Savolainen

What genre is Kanavan laidalla?

Drama, Romance