Finland / Sep 01, 1940 / K-16
1h 33min
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
Young farmer Paavo's wife dies in childbirth, and their baby soon after. The wife's family claim back the dowry she brought to their marriage, but Paavo has already used most of it for improvements at the farm. Paavo's life starts going downhill as he resorts to drinking.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Hertta Leistén | Pälä's wife |
| Simo Osa | Jaskari |
| Jalmari Parikka | Pälä |
| Arvi Tuomi | Otti |
| Sven Relander | Lawyer |
| Lida Salin | Gossip |
| Elna Hellman | Manta |
| Maija Nuutinen | Jaskari's wife |
Genres
Drama
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Miehen tie |
| Original language | suomi (FI) |
| Spoken languages | suomi |
| Production countries | Finland |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Eloseppo |
| Release date | 1 settembre 1940 |
| Production | Erik Blomberg |
| Writer | F.E. Sillanpää, Nyrki Tapiovaara |
| Cinematography | Erik Blomberg |
| Assistant directors | Nyrki Tapiovaara, Hugo Hytönen |
| Camera operators | Erik Blomberg |
| Additional photography | Erik Blomberg |
| Music | George de Godzinsky, Evan Englund |
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