
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
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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: As If I Wasn't There (2003) was directed by Klaus Härö. The film is a Drama, Family production with a runtime of 1h 17m, rated 6.2/10.
Elina: As If I Wasn't There runs 1h 17m (77 minutes total). Audience rating: 6.2/10 from 23 votes. Genre: Drama, Family.
Elina: As If I Wasn't There is rated 6.2/10 by 23 viewers — decent with mixed reception. A good pick for Drama and Family fans.