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194866 minDrama

People in the Summer Night

Is People in the Summer Night a Hit or Flop?

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Is People in the Summer Night worth watching? With a rating of 6/10, this Drama film is a mixed-bag for fans of the genre. Read on for our detailed analysis and user reviews.

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People in the Summer Night Synopsis

A story set over one night in a small rural community we watch various relationships and actions among local people; these include birth, death, and conflicts fuelled by alcohol. The fates of various characters become interlaced over a long and light-filled summer night in the Finnish countryside. Lumberjacks, a deer-eyed young man Nokia, a family of poor farmers, a young girl and her lover. New life is born, old life dies, man is slain in his prime, and his widow continues her life.

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Top Cast

Eila Pehkonen
Eila PehkonenHelka
Martti Katajisto
Martti KatajistoNokia
Emma Väänänen
Emma VäänänenHilja Syrjämäki
Eero Roine
Eero RoineJalmari Syrjämäki
Matti Oravisto
Matti OravistoArvid
Toivo Hämeranta
Toivo HämerantaTeliranta
Tyyne Haarla
Tyyne HaarlaMartta Teliranta
Maija Nuutinen
Maija NuutinenOld lady of Teliranta
Kaisu Leppänen
Kaisu LeppänenSantra Mettälä
Matti Lehtelä
Matti LehteläJukka Mettälä

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is People in the Summer Night worth watching?

People in the Summer Night has received mixed reviews with a 6/10 rating. It might be worth watching if you're a fan of Drama movies.

Is People in the Summer Night hit or flop?

People in the Summer Night has received average ratings (6/10), performing moderately with audiences.

What genre is People in the Summer Night?

People in the Summer Night is a Drama movie that A story set over one night in a small rural community we watch various relationships and actions among local people; these include birth, death, and c...

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Critic Reviews

ThomcatApr 6, 2020
★ 0

There seems to be a implicit gay character. The cinematography by Eino Heino is excellent. The film offers a ‘warm-hearted and sensitive’ evocation of the ordinary but compressed for dramatic purposes.