The Midwife
"A midwife's forbidden love story... separated by war, joined by love at first sight."
Originally released in 2015. The Midwife is a drama/romance film. directed by Antti J. Jokinen.
Starring Krista Kosonen, Lauri Tilkanen, and Pirkka-Pekka Petelius
Synopsis
Helena has worked as a kind of midwife on the eve of the Lapland War. She wants to leave everything behind, and a suitable opportunity arises when she falls in love with a German-Finnish officer Johannes, who is leaving to German-led Titovka prison camp in the Soviet Union. Helena enlists into the camp as a nurse, where she experiences the brutality of war.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 4, 2015
10 years ago
Runtime
1h 59m
119 minutes total
User Rating
5.8/10
Mixed (36 votes)
Budget
$1.8M
Production budget
Box Office
$2.5M
1.4x return
Language
FI
Original language
Country
Finland
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FI
- Budget
- $1,803,780
- Revenue
- $2,460,914
Production Companies
- Solar Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Midwife about?
Helena has worked as a kind of midwife on the eve of the Lapland War. She wants to leave everything behind, and a suitable opportunity arises when she falls in love with a German-Finnish officer J...
Who directed The Midwife?
The Midwife was directed by Antti J. Jokinen.
How long is The Midwife?
The Midwife has a runtime of 1 hours and 59 minutes (119 minutes total).
When was The Midwife released?
The Midwife was released on September 4, 2015 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Midwife?
The main cast of The Midwife includes Krista Kosonen, Lauri Tilkanen, Pirkka-Pekka Petelius, Leea Klemola, Tommi Korpela.