Summaries

The first Finnish talking picture (with English subtitles) to be released in the United States is a story of the conflict between the old and new orders of living. Tauno Palo marries Irja Lautia because his mother, Olga Tainio, tells him that his duty as the eldest son is to marry a wealthy girl. However, attractive schoolteacher Sirkka Sari arrives in the village and causes complications when Palo falls in love with her.—Les Adams <[email protected]>

Details

Keywords
  • extramarital affair
  • finland
  • rural finland
  • finnish countryside
  • rumormonger
Genres
  • Drama
  • Romance
Release date Jan 15, 1938
Countries of origin Finland
Language Finnish
Filming locations Finland
Production companies Suomi-Filmi

Box office

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 24m
Color Black and White
Aspect ratio 1.37 : 1

Synopsis

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