Released:
1944-01-15

Overview:
Elias, who is preparing for his wedding, dances drunk with a beggar in front of the church and dies of a heart attack. His fiancée Anna is devastated by grief and on the verge of suicide. In his despair, he experiences a religious awakening, which is supported by Antti, who is in love with Anna, and some of the villagers. The pastor sees the revivalist movement as a threat to himself, the church, and public order.

Director:
T.J. Särkkä

Runtime:
1h 50min

Genre:
Drama, History

• Cast:
• 
  Ansa Ikonen
  as
  Anna Kristina Ringars
• 
  Eino Kaipainen
  as
  Antti
• 
  Tauno Palo
  as
  Elias Matinpoika Berg
• 
  Aku Korhonen
• 
  Urho Somersalmi
  as
  Metsä-Olli