Helene

Plot

Year 1915. Helene Schjerfbeck lives as a forgotten artist with her elderly mother in the countryside. It has been years since the last exhibit, and Helene continues to paint only because of her passion. Everything changes when art dealer finds Helen and her 159 wonderful paintings - and wants to organize a big private exhibit. However, Helen's turning point comes only when she is introduced to Einar Reuter. Young Einar is a forester, art enthusiast, and a passionate admirer of Helene's work. He becomes Helen's trusted and lover.

Cast

Laura Birn

Helene Schjerfbeck

Johannes Holopainen

Einar Reuter

Pirkko Saisio

Olga Schjerfbeck

Krista Kosonen

Helena Westermarck

Eero Aho

Magnus Schjerfbeck

Jarkko Lahti

Gösta Sundman

Saana Koivisto

Tyra Arp

Jan Korander

Dr. Säilä

Petteri Pennilä

Merchant

Valentina Kalinina

Annulilla

Inger Liis Savi

Young Helene

Aarne Soro

Landlord

Oskar Rohu

Janne

Pääru Oja

Priest

Ann Reimann

Merchant's Wife