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Wikipedia article




'Juha' is a 1999 Finnish film produced, written, and directed by Aki Kaurismki. The film is loosely based on a famous 1911 novel by the Finnish author Juhani Aho marking this as the fourth time the novel was adapted for the screen.Holden, Stephen. [https://web.archive.org/web/20090830050218/http://movies.nytimes.com/movie/176591/Juha/overview Juha (1999)], 'The New York Times'. Accessed August 18, 2008. The original story takes place in the 18th century but Kaurismki's remake is set sometime in the latter half of the 20th century. It tells the story of a love triangle where a simple peasant woman leaves her husband after falling in love with a modern city slicker. 'Juha' is a silent film shot in black-and-white with dialogue in the form of intertitles.Kirkish, Joe. [http://www.keweenawnow.com/views/kirkish_club_finndigo_05_01/kirkish_club_finndigo_05_01.htm Club Finndigo to present Kaurismki's Juha Jan. 21], 'Film.com', January 19, 2005. Accessed August 18, 2008. Special release prints with titles in several different languages were produced for international distribution.

Plot



Marja (Kati Outinen) is a simple peasant woman married to her older husband Juha (Sakari Kuosmanen). They lead a very simple country life, spending most of their days farming and tending to their livestock. Marja's world is turned upside down when Shemeikka (Andr Wilms) comes to the happily married couple asking them for help with his broken down sports convertible and a place to spend the night. As Juha works to repair the car, Shemeikka attempts to lure Marja to leave Juha and come to the city with him. A hesitant Marja does not want to leave her husband at first but ultimately gives in to temptation after dreaming of a wonderful new life in a big city. Shemeikka and Marja leave for the city but Marja's dream quickly becomes a nightmare when Shemeikka enslaves her in a brothel.

Cast and characters



*Sakari Kuosmanen - Juha

*Kati Outinen - Marja

*Andr Wilms - Shemeikka

*Markku Peltola - Driver

*Elina Salo - Shemeikka's Sister

*Ona Kamu - Shemeikka's Woman

*Outi Menp - Shemeikka's Woman

*Tuire Tuomisto - Shemeikka's Woman

*Esko Nikkari - Rural Police Chief

Critical response



On Rotten Tomatoes, 'Juha' has a rating of 40%, based on five reviews, with an average rating of 6.3/10.

See also



*1999 in film

*Cinema of Finland

*List of Finnish films: 1990s

*Juha (1937 film), a 1937 adaptation of the same novel

References




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