Juha (1937 film)
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| Directed by | Nyrki Tapiovaara |
| Based on | Juha by Juhani Aho |
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Running time | 101 minutes |
| Country | Finland |
| Language | Finnish |
Juha is a 1937 Finnish drama film directed by Nyrki Tapiovaara, starring Hannes Närhi, Irma Seikkula, and Walle Saikko. It is set in the 18th century and tells the story of a farmer who has married an orphan girl he raised and how a tradesman tries to get her to run away with him to Karelia. The film is based on Juhani Aho's 1911 novel of the same title.
The film was Tapiovaara's debut. It was released in Finland on 24 January 1937.