Soita minulle, Helena!
1948 · 91 min · ★ 6.0 · Drama
Helena, a beautiful school teacher in a countryside hamlet is just going to marry her childhood friend Erkki, but a day before the wedding her first love Jari arrives to the scene.
Directed by Hannu Leminen · Written by Hannu Leminen
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Helena Kara Helena Talasti -
Rauli Tuomi Erkki Talasti -
Elsa Rantalainen Kristiina Talasti -
Paavo Jännes Perttu Junkkeri -
Erkki Viljos Jari Junkkeri -
Aino Lohikoski Malviina - K Kosti Aaltonen Oskari
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Uljas Kandolin Yrjö Tuomaala - L Leo Mikander Jussi
- R Risto Veste Pekka
- S Sirkka Hirvonen Anna Saari
- V Vappu Jurkka Liisa
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