Tukkipojan morsian
1931 · 95 min · ★ 7.5 · Drama, Romance
Eetu, a wealthy homeowner, attempts to seduce Leena Kosken. But when austere log boy Erkki meets her at midsummer dances, Leena falls in love with him instead. Jealous, Eetu turns the men of the village against Erkki and the Tukki people.
Directed by Erkki Karu · Written by Erkki Karu
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Cast
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Urho Somersalmi Erkki - H Helena Koskinen Leena
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Hemmo Kallio Kustaa Koski -
Aku Käyhkö Eetu -
Uuno Montonen - T Thorild Bröderman Erkki's Father
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Hilja Jorma Erkki's Mother - M Martta Hannula
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Jaakko Korhonen - A Alfred Roini
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Aku Korhonen - V Väinö Hellén
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