Vaimoke

Vaimoke

1936 · 89 min · ★ 5.4 · Comedy, Romance

Esko makes a bet that he will marry the first young woman he encounters. This turns out to be Kirsti, who promptly turns down the proposals. But when she finds about the bet, she agrees to marry him in order to get her revenge.

Directed by Valentin Vaala · Written by Valentin Vaala

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