Tositarkoituksella

Tositarkoituksella

1943 · 79 min · ★ 5.7 · Comedy, Romance

A young woman leaving the city for the countryside encounters the concept of voluntary work - new to her. She eventually does good, and charms the employer at the same time.

Directed by Valentin Vaala · Written by Kersti Bergroth

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