In rural Sweden of the early 1950s, little Elina goes to school again after recovering from tuberculosis, the same illness that has killed her father a few years earlier. Elina's family ...
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| Natalie Minnevik | ... | Elina | |
| Bibi Andersson | ... | Tora Holm | |
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Marjaana Maijala | ... | Marta |
| Henrik Rafaelsen | ... | Einar Björk | |
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Tind Soneby | ... | Irma |
| Björn Granath | ... | Doctor | |
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Jarl Lindblad | ... | Veikko Niemi |
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Sara Arnia | ... | Sara |
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Peter Rogers | ... | Anton |
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Carolina Berggren | ... | Anna |
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Amanda Andersson | ... | Kerttu |
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Zorro Svärdendahl | ... | Isak |
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In rural Sweden of the early 1950s, little Elina goes to school again after recovering from tuberculosis, the same illness that has killed her father a few years earlier. Elina's family belongs to Finnish-speaking Finns frowned upon by a staunch schoolmistress who starts hounding Elina for questioning her authority. Elina's mother, sister, and a liberal young male teacher all try to mediate the ensuing battle of wills between Elina and Miss Holm. Elina finds consolation in wandering out on the dangerous marshlands to have imaginary conversations with her dead father. Written by Markku Kuoppamäki
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Release Date:
31 January 2003 (Sweden) See more »Also Known As:
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Budget:
SEK 15,450,000 (estimated)Company Credits
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The film was chosen as the Finnish candidate for the foreign Oscar award, but it was unable to compete for the Finnish Jussi awards, because it was determined to be more Swedish than Finnish film (52% vs. 48%). See more »Frequently Asked Questions
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I saw this film at the Scandinavia House in New York City, liked it, and I thought I should counter the silly comment I noticed by haunt3d. The first thing to remember is that this film is meant for children primarily, so the story has to be reasonably simple and linear. Otherwise they either do not get the message or get disinterested. What is actually remarkable about "Elina", though, is that it also seems to appeal to (at least some) adults. The New Yorkers that attended the screening on that cold night --- hardly any kids --- were quite taken by it.