Sysmäläinen

Sysmäläinen

93 mins | Comedy, History | Nov. 6, 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.

Sysmäläinen

93 mins | Comedy, History | Nov. 6, 1938

Sysmäläinen
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.
IMDb rating 5.4
Producers Suomi-Filmi
Original title Sysmäläinen
Directors Valentin Vaala
Writers Jalmari Finne, Nisse Hirn

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)

Ida Salmi

as Vicar's Wife (uncredited)

Verna Piponius

as Merchant's Wife (uncredited)