Niskavuori
1984, Finnish. Directed by Matti Kassila.
Ilona, a young teacher, arrives in a village in Tavastia. She and Aarne, the wealthy owner of the Niskavuori farm, who is frustrated with his marriage, fall in love. The relationship becomes a public secret. Aarne's wife Martta, who owns half of Niskavuori, wants to hold on to her husband until the last. For Loviisa, the matriarch of Niskavuori, the most important thing is the reputation and honor of the family.
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Post-credits
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- Language
- Finnish
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Cast & crew
- Matti KassilaDirector
- Satu SilvoIlona Ahlgren / Niskavuori
- Esko SalminenAarne Niskavuori
- Rauni LuomaLoviisa
- Maija-Liisa MártonMartta Niskavuori
- Martin KurténTohtori Henrik Warelius
- Esko RoineApteekkari
- Aarno SulkanenPehtoori
- Eila PehkonenSandra Marjanen
- Elina HoffrénSerafiina Marjanen
- Helen EldeRuustinna
- Matti TuominenMarttilan isäntä
- Salme KarppinenMarttilan emäntä
Details
- Released
- 21 December 1984
- Country
- Finland
- Written by
- Matti Kassila
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What Niskavuori is based on
Niskavuori is based on Niskavuoren leipä, a 1939 play or musical by Hella Wuolijoki, published by Gummerus and Niskavuoren naiset, a 1936 play or musical by Hella Wuolijoki.
Play or musical · 1939
Niskavuoren leipä
By Hella Wuolijoki
Published by Gummerus
Play or musical · 1936
Niskavuoren naiset
By Hella Wuolijoki
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Watch before Niskavuori
In release order. The films it follows, and anything it builds on.
The Women of Niskavuori
1938 · 5.4/10
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Loviisa – Niskavuoren nuori emäntä
1946 · 5.5/10
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Niskavuoren Heta
1952 · 6.1/10
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Niskavuoren Aarne
1954 · 6.4/10
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Niskavuori taistelee
1957 · 5.9/10
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Niskavuoren naiset
1958 · 4.6/10
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Niskavuori: quick answers
What should I watch before Niskavuori?
Watch Niskavuoren Heta (1952), Niskavuoren Aarne (1954), Niskavuori taistelee (1957), and Niskavuoren naiset (1958) first, plus 2 earlier titles listed on this page.
What comes after Niskavuori?
Next in the series: Niskavuoren nuori emäntä (1987), Niskavuoren Heta (1987), and Entäs nyt, Niskavuori? (1987).
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How long is Niskavuori?
Niskavuori runs 120 minutes (2h 0m).
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Which OTT platform is Niskavuori on?
Niskavuori isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 21 December 1984. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Niskavuori?
If you liked Niskavuori, try What Maisie Knew, Fast Girls, Won't Back Down.
Who directed Niskavuori?
Niskavuori (1984) was directed by Matti Kassila and stars Satu Silvo, Esko Salminen, Rauni Luoma.
What is Niskavuori based on?
Niskavuori is based on Niskavuoren leipä, a 1939 play or musical by Hella Wuolijoki, published by Gummerus and Niskavuoren naiset, a 1936 play or musical by Hella Wuolijoki.