Movie

Elina: As If I Wasn't There

★ 6.3(24)20031h 17m

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Good to know

Director: Klaus Härö
Release date: 2003-01-31
Runtime: 1h 17m
Language: Finnish
Status: Released
Country: Finland
Studio: Filmpool Nord

About Elina: As If I Wasn't There

Elina: As If I Wasn't There is a 2003 movie in the Drama and Family genres, directed by Klaus Härö, starring Natalie Minnevik, Bibi Andersson and Marjaana Maijala. It has a runtime of 1 hour 17 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.3/10 from 24 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Elina: As If I Wasn't There in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

In rural Sweden of the early 1950s, little Elina goes to school again after recovering from tuberculosis, the same illness that has killed her father a few years earlier. Elina's family belongs to Finnish-speaking Finns frowned upon by a staunch schoolmistress who starts hounding Elina for questioning her authority. Elina's mother, sister, and a liberal young male teacher all try to mediate the ensuing battle of wills between Elina and Miss Holm. Elina finds consolation in wandering out on the dangerous marshlands to have imaginary conversations with her dead father. Written by Markku Kuoppamäki

Cast

Natalie Minnevik

Elina

Bibi Andersson

Tora Holm

Marjaana Maijala

Marta

Henrik Rafaelsen

Einar Björk

Tind Soneby

Irma

Björn Granath

The Doctor

Jarl Lindblad

Veikko Niemi

Sara Arnia

Sara

Peter Rogers

Anton

Carolina Berggren

Anna

Amanda Andersson

Kerttu

Zorro Svärdendahl

Isak

Themes & keywords

based on novel or bookswedenfinnishlinguistic minority

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Elina: As If I Wasn't There in Canada?+

Elina: As If I Wasn't There is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Elina: As If I Wasn't There on Netflix?+

Elina: As If I Wasn't There is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Elina: As If I Wasn't There?+

Elina: As If I Wasn't There has a runtime of 1 hour 17 minutes (77 minutes).

Who stars in Elina: As If I Wasn't There?+

Elina: As If I Wasn't There stars Natalie Minnevik, Bibi Andersson, Marjaana Maijala, Henrik Rafaelsen and Tind Soneby.

When did Elina: As If I Wasn't There come out?+

Elina: As If I Wasn't There is a 2003 movie directed by Klaus Härö.

What genre is Elina: As If I Wasn't There?+

Elina: As If I Wasn't There is Drama and Family film.

Who directed Elina: As If I Wasn't There?+

Elina: As If I Wasn't There was directed by Klaus Härö.