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Cast
Leena Suomu
as Heta Harjula (Niskavuori)
Juhani Niemelä
as Akusti Harjula
Tuija Ernamo
as Hilja Maanoja, Siipirikko
Kari Kihlström
as Santeri Lemmentausta
Veikko Honkanen
as Juhani Niskavuori
Erja Manto
as Loviisa Niskavuori
Vesa Kietäväinen
as Jaakko
Pirjo-Riitta Salminen
as Aliina
Johanna Salminen
as Kerttu
Laura Munsterhjelm
as Kustaava
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1987
Runtime1h 50m
LanguageFinnish
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
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DirectorKalle Pursiainen
WritersHella Wuolijoki, Jussi Niilekselä
TypeFeature Film
Rating0.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsNiskavuoren Heta
About Niskavuoren Heta
The second part of Hella Wuolijoki's family saga. Heta Niskavuori marries Akusti, a farmhand. Together, they build a magnificent house from a croft, and Akusti forges a distinguished career in society. To Heta, however, he will always be a farmhand.
Directed by Kalle Pursiainen, Niskavuoren Heta leans on a strong ensemble — Leena Suomu, Juhani Niemelä, Tuija Ernamo — 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 1987.
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