Pohjalaisia

Pohjalaisia

1936 · 119 min · ★ 10.0 · Drama, History

In 1850s Southern Ostrobothnia, the new county police chief angers the peasants with his arrogance, dishonesty and violent methods. Jussi, a young farmer, dares to stand up to the police chief. His courage makes on impression on the maidservant Liisa.

Directed by T.J. Särkkä · Written by Artturi Järviluoma

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