Anu ja Mikko

Anu ja Mikko

1940 · 102 min · ★ 8.0 · Drama, Romance

Before her death, Anu's mother promises her daughter to the wealthy Junu of Ukonmäki. Anu loves the carpenter Mikko, who, upon hearing of Junu's engagement, leaves for Helsinki. However, Mikko misses Anu and his homeland, to which he returns with modern ideas of factory work and efficiency.

Directed by Orvo Saarikivi · Written by Kersti Bergroth

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