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Release Year1973
Runtime1h 31m
LanguageFinnish
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, TV Movie
Votes1
DirectorTuija-Maija Niskanen
WritersEija-Elina Bergholm
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.0 out of 10
Cast7 credited
Also Known AsThe Gap
About The Gap
A story about 10-year-old Ruth and her life in Jakobstad in the years 1917-1918, during the Finnish Civil War. Based on a novel by Anna Bondestam.
Directed by Tuija-Maija Niskanen, The Gap leans on a strong ensemble — Kristina Klockars, Matti Oravisto, Laila Björkstam — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1973.
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