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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.
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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.
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Genre:Comedy, History
Written By:Nisse Hirn
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Runtime:93 minutes
Studio:Suomi-Filmi
Cast
Valentin Vaala
Director
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)
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