Kolmiapila

Kolmiapila

1953 · 80 min · ★ 6.0 · Drama

A couple decides to adopt a child. At the orphanage, they hear three different stories about the children who have arrived there and their fates.

Directed by Kyllikki Forssell · Written by Kaarlo Nuorvala

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Eeva-Kaarina Volanen Eeva
Leif Wager Jorma
Tauno Palo Olavi
Leena Häkinen Marja
Jussi Jurkka Janne
Sirkka-Liisa Wilén Irmeli
Matti Ranin Olli
Irma Seikkula Lastenkodin johtajatar
Laina Laine Jorman äiti
Rakel Laakso Eedla
Arto Mäkelä Arvo
Rauha Rentola Kaisu

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