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Punainen viiva(1959)
Status: Released
Date: 1959-09-04
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5 Votes
Time: 1h 37m
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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.
Languages: Finnish.
Countries:
Finland
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Movie: Punainen viiva
Top 10 Billed Cast
Liisa Nevalainen
Riika
Jussi Jurkka
Puntarpää
Rakel Laakso
Kunilla
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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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1959-09-04
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