Punainen viiva
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The story of the first elections in Finland. Farmer Topi Romppainen lives a modest life with his family in Kainuu in the early 20th century. While shopping in the village, Topi hears about the upcoming parliamentary elections. His wife Riikka decides to find out more and ends up at a meeting of the Social Democrats.
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Cast
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Holger Salin
Topi Romppanen
Also in
Herrojen Eeva
Nummisuutarit
Liisa Nevalainen
Riika
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Scandal in the Girls' School
The Boys
Matti Kassila
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When the Heavens Fall…
Mauno Mäkelä
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Trust
Pertti Tanner
Sake
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Ilmari Kianto
Jukka Eklund
Vesteri
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Marianne Eronen
Petti
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Terhi Virtanen
Iita Linta Maria
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Tiina Jokela
Pirjeri
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Jussi Jurkka
Puntarpää
Known for
The Unknown Soldier
Rakel Laakso
Kunilla
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The Witch
Tukkijoella
Matti Kassila Director · Ilmari Kianto Author Osmo Lindeman Composer
First release August 1, 1959 · Produced in Finland
Production
Fennada-Filmi
Production
Finland
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Original language
Finnish
Spoken on screen
Finnish
Release dates
Russia · August 1, 1959
Moscow International Film Festival
Finland · September 4, 1959
Theatrical
No release date listed for United States.
Sweden
October 22, 1977
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