Olavi Koskela, a ladies' man, joins the loggers. As a log driver, Olavi travels from place to place, seducing one girl after another and then abandoning them. Only Kyllikki, the daughter of a wealthy family, is able to resist his advances and incites him to challenge another log driver to a race down the rapids. Through Kyllikki, Olavi is forced to face the consequences of his actions and reflect on the meaninglessness of his life.
- Status
- Released
- Production
- AC-Tuotanto
Keywords
- based on novel or book
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Top Cast
Pertti Melasniemi as Olavi "Olli" Koskela
Marjukka Arasola as Tuomenkukka
Aune Hurme-Virtanen as Olavi's mother
Anna-Maija Kokkinen as Annansilmä
Sirkka Korhonen as Lady in the restaurant
Soili Markkanen as Pihlajanterttu
Marjatta Pasanen as Kyllikki Moisio
Regina Pekkola as Elämänlanka
Top Crew
Mikko Niskanen · Director, Screenplay
Panu Rajala · Screenplay
Johannes Linnankoski · Novel
Jaakko Salo · Composer
Osmo Harkimo · Cinematographer
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