Punahilkka

Punahilkka

Punahilkka

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Punahilkka

1968

1h 19m

5.7(3 votes)

Drama

Overview

Tells the story of young Anja, a teenage girl living in an approved school (otherwise known as a reform school), and the problems she faces in the outside world after running away.

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Kristiina Halkola

Anja Halme, "Punahilkka"

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Petra Frey

Tarja Nurminen

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Directing

Hannu Kahakorpi

Hannu, automekaanikko

Hannu Kahakorpi

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Lasse Pöysti

Matti, lentokapteeni

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Eila Pehkonen

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Eila Pehkonen

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