The Song of the Blood-Red Flower_
Olavi Koskela, a ladies' man, joins the loggers. As a log driver, Olavi travels from place to place, seducing one girl after another and then abandoning them. Only Kyllikki, the daughter of a wealthy family, is able to resist his advances and incites him to challenge another log driver to a race down the rapids. Through Kyllikki, Olavi is forced to face the consequences of his actions and reflect on the meaninglessness of his life.
Starring
Pertti Melasniemi, Marjukka Arasola, Aune Hurme-Virtanen
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Cast
Pertti Melasniemi stars as Olavi "Olli" Koskela in The Song of the Blood-Red Flower.
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Year context
The Song of the Blood-Red Flower was released 55 years ago in 1971.
Overview
Olavi Koskela, a ladies' man, joins the loggers. As a log driver, Olavi travels from place to place, seducing one girl after another and then abandoning them...
The Song of the Blood-Red Flower is a Drama, Romance film with a runtime of 1h 39m.
CAST (20)
PM
Pertti Melasniemi
Olavi "Olli" Koskela
MA
Marjukka Arasola
Tuomenkukka
AH
Aune Hurme-Virtanen
Olavi's mother
AK
Anna-Maija Kokkinen
Annansilmä
SK
Sirkka Korhonen
Lady in the restaurant
SM
Soili Markkanen
Pihlajanterttu
MP
Marjatta Pasanen
Kyllikki Moisio
RP
Regina Pekkola
Elämänlanka
JI
Jussi Inkinen
Olavi's father
MS
Marjut Sariola
Gaselli
Leo Lastumäki
Uittopäällikkö
TL
Tauno Lehtihalmes
Kyllikin isä
SN
Sakari Niskanen
Tukkilainen
IP
Ilmari Piilonen
Tukkilainen
HH
Hjallis Harkimo
Kylänpoika
SH
Sulo Hokkanen
Tukkilainen
YL
Yrjö Liehunen
Häävieras
Mikko Niskanen
Palsami / Rehentelevä tukkilainen
Paavo Pentikäinen
Vihjaileva kylänmies
AT
Antti Tarkiainen
Kylänpoika
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
99 min (1h 39m)
Country
FI
Rating
5.1/10 (6 votes)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Song of the Blood-Red Flower about?
Olavi Koskela, a ladies' man, joins the loggers. As a log driver, Olavi travels from place to place, seducing one girl after another and then abandoning them. Only Kyllikki, the daughter of a wealthy family, is able to resist his advances and incites him to challenge another log driver to a race down the rapids. Through Kyllikki, Olavi is forced to face the consequences of his actions and reflect on the meaninglessness of his life.
How long is The Song of the Blood-Red Flower?
The Song of the Blood-Red Flower has a runtime of 99 minutes (1h 39m).
Who stars in The Song of the Blood-Red Flower?
The cast of The Song of the Blood-Red Flower includes Pertti Melasniemi, Marjukka Arasola, Aune Hurme-Virtanen, Anna-Maija Kokkinen, Sirkka Korhonen.
What is the rating of The Song of the Blood-Red Flower?
The Song of the Blood-Red Flower has a rating of 5.1 out of 10 based on 6 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Drama
Romance
