Siltalan pehtoori

Siltalan pehtoori

1953 · 91 min · ★ 5.3 · Comedy, Romance

The new steward of Siltala ends up falling in love with the beautiful widow of the house. Their romance is endangered by misunderstandings and the fact that the estate of Siltala is swimming in debt. And the new steward isn't quite what he seems to be.

Directed by Valentin Vaala · Written by Valentin Vaala

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