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1971

Laulu tulipunaisesta kukasta

Directed by Mikko Niskanen

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.

Duration

1h 39m

Released

October 29, 1971

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Cast20

  • Pertti Melasniemi
  • Marjukka Arasola
  • Aune Hurme-Virtanen
  • Anna-Maija Kokkinen
  • Sirkka Korhonen
  • Soili Markkanen
  • Marjatta Pasanen
  • Regina Pekkola
  • Jussi Inkinen

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