Ballaadi (1944)

9.0/10 106 min Drama Music

Overview

At the request of author Zacharias, Fredrik begins composing an opera, inspired by a summer walk in Backas, Espoo. He falls in love with Ebba, who sings like a nightingale about a young mermaid on the shore of the lake. Fredrik's infatuation causes a scandal in Helsinki society circles, as he is married.

Cast

Maaria Eira

Ebba Dunckert

Thure Bahne

Fredrik Pacius

Arvi Tuomi

Zacharias Topelius

Aino Lohikoski

Nina Pacius

Toini Vartiainen

Margarethe Florin

Yrjö Tuominen

Martin

Esko Vettenranta

Nikolai Kiseleff

Eino Kaipainen

J.L. Runeberg

Topo Leistelä

J.W. Snellman

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