1918
Seen it?1957 | 101 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
- A natural pick for readers who like to compare the book and the screen version and anyone who likes a story with emotional weight. Adapted from a book, so readers can compare notes.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Lets scenes breathe, at 1 hr 41 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in another language, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1957: an older pace and style.
- Not the one if you want explosions or easy laughs.
Pastor Samuel Bro has lost his faith in God. He is in conflict with the Church Council and is rejected from his priesthood. He moves away to a different life.
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 918 people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by T.J. Särkkä
- Åke LindmanSamuel Bro
- Anneli SauliEssi Söderman
- Pentti IrjalaAleksanteri
- Helge HeralaHastig
- Ture AraDr. Ceder
- Merja Linko
- Heikki HeinoPalsta
- Urho Lahti
- Einari KetolaJyske
- Anton SoiniTäi-Janne