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Sysmäläinen 1938 Directed by Valentin Vaala

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.

Country Finland
Production Country Finland
Language Finnish
Spoken Language Finnish
Gneres Comedy , History
Production Company Suomi-Filmi
Budget $269,934
Release Date 6 November 1938
93 mins
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Olavi Reimas Arvid Tandefelt
Sirkka Sari Brita Ekestubbe
Vilho Auvinen Haavuri-Kustaa
Kerttu Salmi Johanna
Uuno Laakso Erik Stjernhök
Sven Relander Axel Ringius
Topo Leistelä Arvid's Father
Paavo Jännes Henrik Ekestubbe
Tuulikki Schreck Brita as Child
Kalevi Koski Arvid as Child
Kosti Aaltonen Merchant (uncredited)
Iivari Kainulainen Vicar (uncredited)
Ida Salmi Vicar's Wife (uncredited)
Verna Piponius Merchant's Wife (uncredited)
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