The Women of Niskavuori

Aarne marries Martta because his mother tells him it is his duty as the eldest son to marry a wealthy girl. However, the attractive school teacher Ilona arrives in the village and causes complications when Aarne falls in love with her.

Cast

Olga Tainio

as Loviisa

Sirkka Sari

as Ilona Ahlgren

Tauno Palo

as Aarne Niskavuori

Irja Elstelä

as Martta Niskavuori

Aino Lohikoski

as Sandra Marjanen

Elli Ylimaa

as Serafiina Lundelin

Anni Hämäläinen

as Salli

Ossi Elstelä

as Simola

Sasu Haapanen

as Pharmacist

Topo Leistelä

as Vainio

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