Anna-Liisa
Seen it?1922 | 70 min | Drama
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved Hairspray or In the Heights, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 10 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in another language, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1922: an older pace and style.
Anna-Liisa carries a secret. Three years ago she killed the baby she had with Mikko, the old hired hand of Kortesuo. Now she's marrying Johannes, when suddenly Mikko comes back.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 494 people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Teuvo Puro, Jussi Snellman
- Helmi LindelöfAnna-Liisa
- Hemmo KallioKortesuo's Host
- Meri RoiniMistress of Kortesuo
- Greta WaahteraPirkko
- Emil AutereJohannes Kivimaa
- Mimmi LähteenojaHusso
- Einar RinneMikko
- Axel AhlbergRovasti
- Tauno Ensio JärvinenMatti
- Glory LeppänenWoman at the Party (uncredited)