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The Women of Niskavuori (1938)

The Women of Niskavuori (1938)

Drama Romance
Release Date: 1938, January 16
Directors: Valentin Vaala
Countries: Finland
Production: Suomi-Filmi
Cast: Pertti Palo, Ossi Elstelä, Anni Hämäläinen, Aino Lohikoski, Irja Kuusla, Esko Elstelä, Kaarlo Saarnio, Matti Aulos, Oiva Luhtala, Sasu Haapanen, Tauno Palo, Kaija Suonio

Overview:

Aarne marries Martta because his mother tells him it is his duty as the eldest son to marry a wealthy girl. However, the attractive school teacher Ilona arrives in the village and causes complications when Aarne falls in love with her.

Keywords:

infidelity based on play or musical schoolteacher gossip farming community morality family farm matriarchy