Love Along a River

Based On the book by Juhani Aho

Juha (also known as Love Along a River) is a 1956 Finnish drama film produced, written, and directed by Toivo Särkkä. The film is based on a 1911 novel Juha by Juhani Aho, telling the story of the farm host Juha and his young wife Marja, whose usual everyday life is disrupted when a Karelian traveling merchant arrives and starts seducing the passionate Marja. The film stars Elina Pohjanpää, Eino Kaipainen and Veikko Uusimäki. Juha is the first Finnish feature-length color film and also the first Finnish widescreen film.

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Release date:

November 9, 1956

Director:

Toivo Särkkä

Cast:

Elina Pohjanpää, Eino Kaipainen, Veikko Uusimäki

Genre:

Historical, Drama

Country:

Finland

Language:

Finnish

Year page:

1956 in adaptations