Sysmäläinen
1938, Finnish. Directed by Valentin Vaala.
In 17th century Finland young Arvid is forced to marry Brita but their ways soon part when their respective fathers move to different places. Years roll by and Arvid grows up into a handsome and respected Thirty Years' War veteran known for his excellent fencing skills. However, he has fallen madly in love with a local maiden who does not reciprocate his advances, not to mention that his forced marriage to Brita is still valid.
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Finnish
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Valentin VaalaDirector
- Olavi ReimasArvid Tandefelt
- Sirkka SariBrita Ekestubbe
- Vilho AuvinenHaavuri-Kustaa
- Kerttu SalmiJohanna
- Uuno LaaksoErik Stjernhök
- Sven RelanderAxel Ringius
- Topo LeisteläArvid's Father
- Paavo JännesHenrik Ekestubbe
- Tuulikki SchreckBrita as Child
- Kalevi KoskiArvid as Child
- Kosti AaltonenMerchant (uncredited)
- Iivari KainulainenVicar (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 6 November 1938
- Country
- Finland
- Written by
- Nisse Hirn
- Budget
- $270K
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What Sysmäläinen is based on
Sysmäläinen is adapted from a novel.
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Sysmäläinen runs 93 minutes (1h 33m).
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Sysmäläinen isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 6 November 1938. (Checked 6 November 2026.)
What movies are like Sysmäläinen?
If you liked Sysmäläinen, try For the Matches, Blackadder: Back & Forth, Fun with Dick and Jane.
Who directed Sysmäläinen?
Sysmäläinen (1938) was directed by Valentin Vaala and stars Olavi Reimas, Sirkka Sari, Vilho Auvinen.
What is Sysmäläinen based on?
Sysmäläinen is adapted from a novel.