Sysmäläinen
Synopsis
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.
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Shot by Armas HirvonenScored by Felix Krohn
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1938 · Box office
Produced on a $270K budget
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$270K
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Cast & Crew
15 unique people credited
Top billed cast
Olavi Reimas
as Arvid Henrikinpoika Tandefelt
Sirkka Sari
as Brita Ekestubbe
Vilho Auvinen
as Haavuri-Kustaa
Kerttu Salmi
as Johanna
Uuno Laakso
as Erik Stjernhök
Sven Relander
as Axel Ringius
Topo Leistela
as Arvidin isä
Paavo Jannes
as Henrik Laurinpoika Ekestubbe
Tuulikki Schreck
as Brita lapsena
Kalevi Koski
as Arvid lapsena
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