Naiskohtaloita

Naiskohtaloita

1947 · 96 min · ★ 4.0 · Drama

In mid-19th century Finland, Klaus von Rapp marries young Anette Erling. The marriage is full of happiness until Klaus’s deception is exposed and changes everything with catastrophic consequences.

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

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