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Kesäillan valssi

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1951 | 97 min | Drama, Romance, Music

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for romantics. If you loved Doctor Zhivago or The Sound of Music, start here.
The mood
Warm and romantic.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 37 min.
What might put you off
  • It's in another language, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Made in 1951: an older pace and style.

A story built around the music of Oskar Merikanto, tells the love story of the poor musician Lauri Alanko and the daughter of the rich Grahn family Annina. Annina’s family doesn’t approve of the relationship, and the couple’s happiness is also threatened by Lauri’s worsening eye disease.

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 powerWeak

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    Not enough engagement data yet

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Cast & crew

Directed by Hannu Leminen

  • Eeva-Kaarina VolanenAnnina Grahn
  • Leif WagerLauri Alanko
  • Salli KarunaMrs. Grahn
  • Uuno LaaksoMr. Grahn
  • Aino LohikoskiAunt Linda
  • Reino ValkamaManu Kallio
  • Toini VartiainenElse Mattila
  • Ekke HämäläinenKarl-Erik Grahn
  • Sirkka OsmalaLea Qvist
  • Heikki SavolainenLennart