Overview
Young farmer Paavo's wife dies in childbirth, and their baby soon after. The wife's family claim back the dowry she brought to their marriage, but Paavo has already used most of it for improvements at the farm. Paavo's life starts going downhill as he resorts to drinking.
Director and cast
- Hugo Hytönen Director
- Nyrki Tapiovaara Director
- Gunnar Hiilloskorpi as Ahrolan Paavo
- Mirjami Kuosmanen as Vormiston Alma
- Hugo Hytönen as Vihtori Taatila
- Helvi Järveläinen as Hulda Tiirikka
- Annie Mörk as Granny
- Emmi Jurkka as Tussan Lyyti
- Onni Veijonen as Pietilän Iivari
- Hertta Leistén as Pälä's wife
- Simo Osa as Jaskari
- Jalmari Parikka as Pälä
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