…ja Helena soittaa
Originally released in 1951. …ja Helena soittaa is a drama film. directed by Lasse Pöysti.
Starring Irma Seikkula, Leena Häkinen, and Erkki Viljos
Synopsis
Lasse Pöysti's directorial debut film. And Helena Plays On (1951) is based on Aino Räsänen's second novel of the same name in the Helena series. When the Winter War breaks out, Arttu (Jussi Jurkka), the son of Helena (Irma Seikkula) and Jari Junkkeri (Erkki Viljos), go to the front. Arttu proposes to his girlfriend Elina (Leena Häkinen), but the world events come in between. When he is not heard of at the end of the war, the relatives begin to believe that Arttu is dead - everybody else but not Helena.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 30, 1951
74 years ago
Runtime
1h 31m
91 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (2 votes)
Language
FI
Original language
Country
Finland
Production
Director
Top Cast
Irma Seikkula
as Helena Junkkeri
Leena Häkinen
as Elina Tupanen
Erkki Viljos
as Jari Junkkeri
Jussi Jurkka
as Arttu Junkkeri
Sirkka-Liisa Wilén
as Mirjam Junkkeri
Leif Wager
as Kari Karstela
Gunnel Hanen
as Eeva Junkkeri
Matti Ranin
as Jyrki
Mai-Brit Heljo
as Kirsti Talasti
Heikki Savolainen
as Martti Mäkelä
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FI
Production Companies
- Fennada-Filmi
Frequently Asked Questions
What is …ja Helena soittaa about?
Lasse Pöysti's directorial debut film. And Helena Plays On (1951) is based on Aino Räsänen's second novel of the same name in the Helena series. When the Winter War breaks out, Arttu (Jussi Jur...
Who directed …ja Helena soittaa?
…ja Helena soittaa was directed by Lasse Pöysti.
How long is …ja Helena soittaa?
…ja Helena soittaa has a runtime of 1 hours and 31 minutes (91 minutes total).
When was …ja Helena soittaa released?
…ja Helena soittaa was released on December 30, 1951 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in …ja Helena soittaa?
The main cast of …ja Helena soittaa includes Irma Seikkula, Leena Häkinen, Erkki Viljos, Jussi Jurkka, Sirkka-Liisa Wilén.