Poikani pääkonsuli

Poikani pääkonsuli

1940 · 109 min · ★ 6.3 · Comedy

Perky student Inkeri 'Iiri' Paappanen and businessman Taavi Takkulainen fall in love during a boat trip, but a misunderstanding at a hotel in Stockholm causes their break-up. Returning to Finland, Inkeri applies to become a governess and gets a job at Taavi's parents' family. Consul General Albert, Taavi's brother intends to take advantage of Iiri in his political endeavors.

Directed by Ilmari Unho · Written by Elsa Soini

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Cast

Helena Kara Inkeri Paappanen
Tauno Majuri Taavi Takkulainen
Uuno Laakso Albert Takkulainen
Eine Laine Alba Takkulainen
Reino Valkama Severi Takkulainen
Paavo Jännes Kaarlo Keiho
Ruth Snellman Berta Korri
Lea Joutseno Kaisu Korri
Tuire Orri Kirsti Uitto
Tyyne Haarla Hulda
Hannes Häyrinen Ekku
Kirsti Hurme Tibi

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