Orvo Saarikivi

Based on Maria Jotuni's play.

Grumpy self-made industrialist looks for his status in the community.

The story is based on the novel by Jalmari Finne and features real historical figures Arvid Tandefelt and Brita Ekestubbe as protagonists. In 17th century Finland, the young Arvid is forced to marry the little Brita but their ways soon part when their respective fathers move to different places. Years roll by and Arvid (now played by Olavi Reimas) grows up into a handsome and respected Thirty Years' War veteran known for his excellent fencing skills.

Finnish Defence Forces Newsreel keeping us up-to-date with the latest about the war.

The first Finnish talking picture(with English subtitles) to be released in the United States is a story of the conflict between the old and new orders of living. Tauno Palo marries 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 Sirkka Sari, a school teacher arrives in the village and causes complications when Palo falls in love with her. (imdb)