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She's got a secret that can't see daylight — and a composer who can't see reason.
TMDB
75
IMDb
59

Puck (1942)

scandalous romanceperiod drama with teethFinnish society on edge

Overview

ComedyDrama

Liisa and the renowned composer Raimo Kaarna are fond of each other, but in Kaarna's family history, everyone does not accept the relationship. In addition, Liisa has her own doubts, and a secret that does not endure the daylight.

Flag of FIFIFinnish
Content warning
based on novel or bookromancestrong woman

Standout Aspects

Acting

Helena Kara's Liisa — defiant, wounded, unforgettable.

Costume

1940s Finnish fashion that whispers secrets through silhouettes.

Best for:Solo: Rainy afternoon with tea and judgmental stares at the screen.·Date Night: Test if your date roots for the rule-breaker or the family.
Hannu Leminen

Director

Hannu Leminen

ReleasedNov 1, 1942
Runtime1h 37m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacesteady
Intensitymedium
Tonemixed
Feelmedium
Suomen Filmiteollisuus

Top Cast

Helena Kara

Helena Kara

Liisa 'Puck' Pesonen

Tauno Palo

Tauno Palo

Raimo Kaarna

Elsa Rantalainen

Elsa Rantalainen

Lovisa Donnarita Haglund

Aino Lohikoski

Aino Lohikoski

Laurila

Thure Bahne

Thure Bahne

Bisse Holm

Ester Toivonen

Ester Toivonen

Anna Kaarna

Hugo Hytönen

Hugo Hytönen

Hannu

Sirkka Sipilä

Sirkka Sipilä

Pirkko Petäjä

Leif Wager

Leif Wager

Risto Kaarna

Mirjami Kuosmanen

Mirjami Kuosmanen

Kirsti

Yrjö Tuominen

Yrjö Tuominen

Dr. Pelle Oksanen

Sylvi Palo

Sylvi Palo

Mrs. Perkiö

Emmi Jurkka

Emmi Jurkka

Mrs. Kaasinen (uncredited)

Liisa Nevalainen

Liisa Nevalainen

Eila (uncredited)

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Cultural

Released during Finland's Continuation War, this escapist romance let audiences obsess over social scandals instead of national ones.

Trivia

Tauno Palo was Finland's biggest matinee idol; this role cemented his 'troubled gentleman' type that haunted screens for decades.

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