Sysmäläinen (1938)
In 17th century Finland young Arvid is forced to marry Brita but their ways soon part when their respective fathers move to different places. Years roll by and Arvid grows up into a handsome and respected Thirty Years' War veteran known for his excellent fencing skills. However, he has fallen madly in love with a local maiden who does not reciprocate his advances, not to mention that his forced marriage to Brita is still valid.
- Released
- 1938-11-06
- Genres
- Comedy, History
- Runtime
- 93 min
- Status
- Released
- Directed / written by
- Valentin Vaala, Nisse Hirn
- TMDB rating
- 4.9/10 from 7 votes
Cast
- Olavi Reimas as Arvid Tandefelt
- Sirkka Sari as Brita Ekestubbe
- Vilho Auvinen as Haavuri-Kustaa
- Kerttu Salmi as Johanna
- Uuno Laakso as Erik Stjernhök
- Sven Relander as Axel Ringius
- Topo Leistelä as Arvid's Father
- Paavo Jännes as Henrik Ekestubbe
- Tuulikki Schreck as Brita as Child
- Kalevi Koski as Arvid as Child
- Kosti Aaltonen as Merchant (uncredited)
- Iivari Kainulainen as Vicar (uncredited)
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