The Women of Niskavuori
Jan 16 1938
•1h 24m
•Drama, Romance
Aarne marries Martta because his mother tells him it is his duty as the eldest son to marry a wealthy girl. However, the attractive school teacher Ilona arrives in the village and causes complications when Aarne falls in love with her.
Cast
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Olga Tainio
Loviisa
Sirkka Sari
Ilona Ahlgren
Tauno Palo
Aarne Niskavuori
Irja Elstelä
Martta Niskavuori
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