Katupeilin takana

1892. Vappu Biörcke and Kaarlo Härkönen get to know each other during the summer in the countryside at the birthday of Vappu Jalle-sedä. In Helsinki, the young people continue their courtship under the supervision of Vapu's aunt, Moster Mella. However, Vapu's father, business advisor Ossian Biörcke, is not as accepting when his daughter's actions begin to be revealed.

Cast

Eeva-Kaarina Volanen

as Vappu

Helge Ranin

as Ossi

Henny Valjus

as Mella

Uuno Laakso

as Jalle

Rauha Rentola

as Liisi

Birgit Kronström

as Sonja

Matti Ranin

as Kalle

Lasse Pöysti

as Arvid Molander

Unto Salminen

as Dr. Einar Heckler

Kyllikki Väre

as Elma Lindgren

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