A Respectable Tragedy (1998): Cast
A Respectable Tragedy is a 1998 drama directed by Kaisa Rastimo, starring Ville Virtanen as Tauno Saarinen, Henriikka Salo and Päivi Akonpelto. It runs 1 hour 54 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 54m (114 min)
- Director
- Kaisa Rastimo
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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Finnish - Studio
- Kinotaurus
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is A Respectable Tragedy About?
The premise of A Respectable Tragedy without spoilers.
In 1930s Finland, museum curator Tauno Saarinen becomes infatuated with a young maid. He writes a confession, gives it to his wife Elisabet, who shares it with his sister Naimi, an art critic battling a hostile mother‑in‑law. The maid’s pregnancy deepens their rift. The film follows Helvi Hämäläinen’s 1941 novel, censored for real‑life basis.
A Respectable Tragedy Cast & Characters
Ville Virtanen leads the cast as Tauno Saarinen, with Henriikka Salo as Naimi Saarinen and Päivi Akonpelto as Elisabeth Saarinen. Directed by Kaisa Rastimo; 12 actors are credited in all.
- Director Kaisa Rastimo
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Ville Virtanen as Tauno Saarinen - Henriikka Salo as Naimi Saarinen
- Päivi Akonpelto as Elisabeth Saarinen
- Ossi Lehtinen as Pekka Saarinen
Also Starring in A Respectable Tragedy
· 8 more- Kati Outinen Midwife
- Maria Järvenhelmi Jenny
- Mari Rantasila Adan piika
- Veikko Uusimäki Priest
- Lotta Lindroos Sirkka
- Kyllikki Forssell Ada, Arturs mother
- Timo Jurkka Artur, Naimi's ex-husband
- Saara Hilpinen Tellervo Nurmi
More from Kaisa Rastimo
More films directed by Kaisa Rastimo: Nasrin’s Voice, Stormheart, Hayflower and Quiltshoe and Suolaista ja makeaa.
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A Respectable Tragedy FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of A Respectable Tragedy, each answered in a sentence.
How long is A Respectable Tragedy?
A Respectable Tragedy runs 1 hour 54 minutes (114 minutes).
When was A Respectable Tragedy released?
A Respectable Tragedy was released on September 18, 1998.
Who directed A Respectable Tragedy?
A Respectable Tragedy was directed by Kaisa Rastimo.
More films by Kaisa Rastimo Who is in the cast of A Respectable Tragedy?
A Respectable Tragedy stars Ville Virtanen as Tauno Saarinen, Henriikka Salo as Naimi Saarinen and Päivi Akonpelto as Elisabeth Saarinen, among 12 credited actors.
Does A Respectable Tragedy have a post-credit scene?
No. A Respectable Tragedy has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is A Respectable Tragedy in?
The original language of A Respectable Tragedy is Finnish.
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