Marjaana Maijala
Birthday: 1968-10-28 Place of Birth: Lahti, Finland
Synopsis
Marjaana Maijala (b. 28. october Lahti, Finland) is a Finnish actress, who has appeared in several feature films and television series. She has also performed in several finnish theatres, including The National Theatre of Finland. She received The Golden Venla Award for Best Actress in television 1999. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Acting
The Blind Man Who Did Not Want to See Titanic
Jaakko and Sirpa have never met face to face, but talk on the phone every day. When Jaakko hears news about Sirpa's declining health, he decides to go meet her in another city. It's not the easiest decision, because he's blind and paralyzed from the chest down - and he has to make the journey alone. To get there, Jaakko must rely on the help of five strangers. What could go wrong?
Bad Apples
Student activist Onerva is committed to an experimental psychiatric program for women at a 1970s sanatorium.
Man and a Junior
Antti Pasanen juggles between taking care of Paavo, his work and personal life, until Enni has an accident and he has two kids to take care of.
Land of Hope
Anni, a daughter of a wealthy family and used to secure life, falls in love with Veikko, a war invalid of the Continuation War. Anni leaves her past behind her and starts leading the life of a pioneer, in the wild forests of northern Karelia, in a settlement farm. After a rosy start, the fate crushes Anni’s dreams and her love for Veikko is put to a test.
Elina: As If I Wasn't There
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
