Summary At the request of the author Zacharias Topelius, Fredrik Pacius begins composing an opera, inspired by a summer walk in Backas, Espoo. Pacius becomes infatuated with Ebba Duncker, who sings by the lake like a nightingale from a young mermaid. Pacius' infatuation, despite being married, causes a scandal in Helsinki's high society circles. View more details
Directed : T.J. Särkkä
Written : Erik Dahlberg
Stars : Thure Bahne Arvi Tuomi Aino Lohikoski Maaria Eira
Genres : Drama Music
Release date : Feb 12, 1944
Countries of origin : Finland
Language : Finnish
Production companies : Suomen Filmiteollisuus
Summary At the request of the author Zacharias Topelius, Fredrik Pacius begins composing an opera, inspired by a summer walk in Backas, Espoo. Pacius becomes infatuated with Ebba Duncker, who sings by the lake like a nightingale from a young mermaid. Pacius' infatuation, despite being married, causes a scandal in Helsinki's high society circles. View more details
Genres : Drama Music
Release date : Feb 12, 1944
Countries of origin : Finland
Language : Finnish
Production companies : Suomen Filmiteollisuus