Koskenlaskijan morsian

Koskenlaskijan morsian

1937 · 83 min · ★ 7.0 · Drama, History

Tornionjokilaakso at the end of the 19th century, Paloniemi's landlord Heikki tries to get out of his financial difficulties with the help of his son Juhan and Nuottaniemi's only daughter Hanna. The happiness of Hanna, who has fallen in love with Antti of Rehti Koskenalusta, is threatened by the evil and dangerous Korpikoski.

Directed by Valentin Vaala · Written by Tauno Tattari

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