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Release Year1939
Runtime1h 50m
LanguageFinnish
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes1
DirectorT.J. Särkkä, Yrjö Norta
WritersT.J. Särkkä
TypeFeature Film
Rating8.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsEteenpäin – elämään
About Eteenpäin – elämään
Senator Fredrik, who advocates a policy of appeasement, expels his nephew Robert, an activist and lover of Justiina, from his home. Decades later, the lovers meet again when Robert returns to claim his inheritance.
Directed by T.J. Särkkä, Yrjö Norta, Eteenpäin – elämään leans on a strong ensemble — Regina Linnanheimo, Tauno Palo, Emmi Jurkka — 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 1939.
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