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Sylvi
Genres
Drama
Overview
The first Finnish full-length feature film and the first film adaptation of Minna Canth’s play of the same name. Orphaned Sylvi is married to her older guardian Aksel Vahli, but is in love with her childhood friend Viktor Hoving. A difficult situation drives Sylv to desperate deeds. A approximately 27-minute version of the film’s surviving scenes, with the most explanatory text, has been reconstructed.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
49 min
Release Date
1913-02-24
Status
Released
Original Language
Finnish
Vote Count
1
Vote Average
4
Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
Teuvo Puro
Aksel Vahl
Aili Somersalmi
Sylvi
Teppo Raikas
Viktor Hoving
Olga Salo
Alma Hoving
Ester Forsman
Karin Löfberg
Olga Leino
Elin Grönkvist
Eero Kilpi
Harlin
Jussi Snellman
Idestam
Paavo Jännes
Tuomari (uncredited)
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