Lain mukaan

Lain mukaan

1956 · 76 min · ★ 6.7 · Drama

Maria Toikka is called to testify in a trial in which her husband Ville is charged. The assurances show the events that led to the trial from the previous fall, when Patron Oppman begins to approach Maria, offering her money in return for services.

Directed by Roland af Hällström · Written by Roland af Hällström

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