Finland / Nov 06, 1938 / S
1h 33min
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
In 17th century Finland young Arvid is forced to marry Brita but their ways soon part when their respective fathers move to different places. Years roll by and Arvid grows up into a handsome and respected Thirty Years' War veteran known for his excellent fencing skills. However, he has fallen madly in love with a local maiden who does not reciprocate his advances, not to mention that his forced marriage to Brita is still valid.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Paavo Jännes | Henrik Ekestubbe |
| Tuulikki Schreck | Brita as Child |
| Kalevi Koski | Arvid as Child |
| Kosti Aaltonen | Merchant (uncredited) |
| Iivari Kainulainen | Vicar (uncredited) |
| Ida Salmi | Vicar's Wife (uncredited) |
| Verna Piponius | Merchant's Wife (uncredited) |
Genres
ComedyHistory
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Sysmäläinen |
| Original language | suomi (FI) |
| Spoken languages | suomi |
| Production countries | Finland |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Suomi-Filmi |
| Release date | 6 novembre 1938 |
| Production | Matti Schreck |
| Writer | Jalmari Finne, Nisse Hirn |
| Editing | Valentin Vaala |
| Cinematography | Armas Hirvonen, Eino Heino |
| Assistant directors | Valentin Vaala |
| Camera operators | Eino Heino, Armas Hirvonen |
| Additional photography | Eino Heino, Armas Hirvonen |
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| Production design | Ville Salminen, Kosti Aaltonen |
| Art direction | Ville Salminen, Kosti Aaltonen |
| Set decoration | Ville Salminen, Kosti Aaltonen |
| Music | Felix Krohn, Pertti Kuusela |
| Sound | Felix Krohn, Pertti Kuusela |
| Budget | 269.934 € |
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