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Läpi usvan

Name: Läpi usvan
Director: Roland af Hällström
Released: 1948
Duration: 99 min

Representation Score

1.8/10

Minimal

1948

Director

Roland af Hällström

Runtime

99 minutes

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Läpi usvan is a conventional mid-century drama that adheres to the social and narrative norms of 1948. The story follows a straightforward path centered on a male protagonist's journey from a maritime environment to a domestic setting. The film emphasizes traditional themes of longing and domesticity. It functions as a typical period piece, focusing on personal expectations and disruptions caused by a singular event. Overall, the work lacks complexity in reflecting diverse identities. It relies on established storytelling conventions of the era, presenting a narrative that mirrors the homogeneous and traditionally oriented landscape of mid-century Finnish cinema.

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Category Breakdown

Does Läpi usvan have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film centers on a heterosexual relationship with a neighbor girl. There is no indication of non-binary or transgender identities or critiques of traditional social structures.

How does Läpi usvan portray gender?

Fair

The male protagonist drives the plot and its emotional core. Female characters serve as domestic figures or objects of affection rather than independent agents.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Läpi usvan?

Minimal

Set in Helsinki, the film depicts a homogeneous cast typical of the time and place. There is no suggestion of racial diversity or non-European characters.

How does Läpi usvan represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story highlights traditional social structures, such as family importance and conventional romantic pursuits. It follows typical mid-20th-century Western storytelling conventions.

Does Läpi usvan include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no information available regarding the portrayal of physical or neurodivergent characters in this production.

Present on Screen

The film offers a clear, linear narrative focused on themes of longing and domesticity.
It provides a detailed look at mid-century Finnish social structures and maritime life.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks female characters with independent storylines.
The film shows a lack of racial, ethnic, or LGBTQ+ diversity.
The story depends on conventional storytelling rather than challenging social norms.

Official Synopsis

Pertti works as telegraph operator on a ship. The ship arrives in Helsinki and Pertti looks forward to meet his mother and the neighbor girl, who he is in love. But his plans change, when he steps into a restaurant with the first officer of the ship on the first ashore.

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