Pää pystyyn Helena
Seen it?1957 | 80 min | Drama
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy 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 anyone who loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 20 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.
Grandmother Helena Junkkeri is working on a farm that her widowed son Arttu is unable to take on. Taina Raitalo who arrives at the house as a childminder makes the grieving man smile again, and Artu's little sister Päivi in turn delights the entire Junkkeri family with her achievements.
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
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Esko Töyri
- Jussi JurkkaArttu Junkkeri
- Heidi KrohnTaina Raitalo
- Irma SeikkulaHelena Junkkeri
- Reino ValkamaTupanen
- Emmi JurkkaMari
- Maija KarhiPäivi Junkkeri
- Pertti WeckströmLennu
- Alpo VammelvuoKai Werne
- Hillevi LagerstamMargit Larkamo
- Sakari JurkkaRaffu Larkamo