The Women of Niskavuori

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Audience Score
53
The Women of Niskavuori
NR 1 hr 24 minDrama, RomanceNiskavuori Kokoelma PosterPart of Niskavuori Kokoelma
The first Finnish talking picture released in the United States is a story of the conflict between the old and new orders of living. Aarne (Tauno Palo) marries Martta (Irja Lautia) because his mother (Olga Tainio) tells him it is his duty as the eldest son to marry a wealthy girl. However, the attractive school teacher Ilona (Sirkka Sari) arrives in the village and causes complications when Aarne falls in love with her.
StarringTauno PaloSirkka SariOlga Tainio
DirectorValentin Vaala
WritersValentin VaalaOrvo SaarikiviJaakko Huttunen

Movie Details

Original Language:Finnish
Production Companies:Suomi-Filmi