Akseli and Elina
1970, Finnish. Directed by Edvin Laine.
A former Red Rebellion leader returns home after being imprisoned for his participation in the Finnish Civil War, but soon finds out that wartime mindsets still linger in the heads of people.
- Runtime
- 2h 17m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Finnish
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Cast & crew
- Edvin LaineDirector
- Aarno SulkanenAkseli Koskela
- Ulla EklundElina Koskela
- Risto TauloJussi Koskela
- Anja PohjolaAlma Koskela
- Matti PellonpääValdemar Leppänen, "Valtu"
- Mirjam NoveroAnna Kivivuori
- Kauko HelovirtaOtto Kivivuori
- Esa SaarioJanne Kivivuori
- Rose-Marie PrechtEllen Salpakari
- Matti RaninLauri Salpakari
- Maija-Leena SoinneAune Leppänen
- Jussi JurkkaSlukola
Details
- Released
- 4 December 1970
- Original title
- Akseli ja Elina
- Country
- Finland
- Written by
- Georg Korkman, Edvin Laine, Väinö Linna
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What Akseli and Elina is based on
Akseli and Elina is based on Reconciliation, a 1962 novel by Väinö Linna.
Novel · 1962
Reconciliation
By Väinö Linna
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Akseli and Elina: quick answers
What should I watch before Akseli and Elina?
Watch Here, Beneath the North Star (1968) first.
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How long is Akseli and Elina?
Akseli and Elina runs 137 minutes (2h 17m).
Does Akseli and Elina have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is Akseli and Elina on?
Akseli and Elina isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 4 December 1970. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Akseli and Elina?
If you liked Akseli and Elina, try Gigi & Nate, A Call to Spy, Mother of Mine.
Who directed Akseli and Elina?
Akseli and Elina (1970) was directed by Edvin Laine and stars Aarno Sulkanen, Ulla Eklund, Risto Taulo.
What is Akseli and Elina based on?
Akseli and Elina is based on Reconciliation, a 1962 novel by Väinö Linna.