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Cast
Helena Kara
as Inkeri Junkkari
Erkki Viljos
as Ilmari Perttula
Eino Kaipainen
as likka Junkkari
Paavo Hukkinen
as Matti Korhonen (uncredited)
Matti Aulos
as Pekka Lukkari (uncredited)
Katri Linna
as Kioskin myyjätär (uncredited)
Henny Valjus
as Mari Lukkari (uncredited)
Leila Itkonen
as Martta Lukkari (uncredited)
Aarne Laine
as Depot Manager (uncredited)
Tiina Rinne
as Hoitajatar (uncredited)
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1950
Runtime1h 28m
LanguageFinnish
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes6
DirectorHannu Leminen
WritersHannu Leminen, Ilmari Unho
TypeFeature Film
Rating4.8 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsRatavartijan kaunis Inkeri
About Ratavartijan kaunis Inkeri
Train driver Ilmari Perttula falls in love with Inkeri, the young wife of his elderly friend, railway guard Iikka Junkkari. Meanwhile, Martta, the daughter of a colleague, pursues Ilmari. Over time, Iikka becomes aware of the relationship between Inkeri and Ilmari.
Directed by Hannu Leminen, Ratavartijan kaunis Inkeri leans on a strong ensemble — Helena Kara, Erkki Viljos, Eino Kaipainen — 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 1950.
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