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Cast
Regina Linnanheimo
as sisar Magda, ylihoitajatar
Eino Kaipainen
as ylilääkäri Kaarlo Kaarila
Liisa Tuomi
as rouva Irja Kaarila
Leif Wager
as alilääkäri Alec von Wentell
Elvi Saarnio
as Laila Niemikkö, "toimeton nainen"
Leena Häkinen
as Tellervo Ritvala, myyjätär
Martti Katajisto
as Pelle Teiri, konttoristi
Saara Ranin
as sisar Varma
Kalle Viherpuu
as konstaapeli
Rauha Rentola
as rouva Maj-Lis von Wentell
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1949
Runtime1h 42m
LanguageFinnish
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes1
DirectorRoland af Hällström
WritersRoland af Hällström
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsVain kaksi tuntia
About Vain kaksi tuntia
In this story, which focuses on the events of a single evening, Kaarlo Kaarila, a dedicated chief physician, discovers that his wife Irja is having an affair with Dr. Alec von Wentell. The hospital's head nurse, Sister Magda, longs for Kaarila but suppresses her feelings. Irja's car accident sets off a series of dramatic events that force everyone to reevaluate their values in life.
Directed by Roland af Hällström, Vain kaksi tuntia leans on a strong ensemble — Regina Linnanheimo, Eino Kaipainen, Liisa Tuomi — 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 1949.
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