Sillankorvan emäntä

Sillankorvan emäntä

1953 · 90 min · ★ 10.0 · Drama

The proud widow of Sillankorva falls in love with her young neighbor, Jaakko Hallan, whom she offers to take in as her son. However, much to the bitter disappointment of the mistress of the house, the man falls in love with her daughter Johanna.

Directed by Ilmari Unho · Written by Usko Kemppi

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