Sysmäläinen

Nov 6, 1938

1h 33m

★ 4.0

Overview

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.

Genres

Comedy

History

Production Companies

Suomi-Filmi

Sysmäläinen Trailers

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Cast

Arvid Tandefelt

Olavi Reimas

Brita Ekestubbe

Sirkka Sari

Haavuri-Kustaa

Vilho Auvinen

Johanna

Kerttu Salmi

Erik Stjernhök

Uuno Laakso

Axel Ringius

Sven Relander

Arvid's Father

Topo Leistelä

Henrik Ekestubbe

Paavo Jännes

Brita as Child

Tuulikki Schreck

Arvid as Child

Kalevi Koski

Merchant (uncredited)

Kosti Aaltonen

Vicar (uncredited)

Iivari Kainulainen

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