Sysmäläinen (1938): Cast
Sysmäläinen is a 1938 historical comedy directed by Valentin Vaala, starring Olavi Reimas as Arvid Tandefelt, Kalevi Koski and Sirkka Sari. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 33m (93 min)
- Director
- Valentin Vaala
- Original language
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Finnish - Studio
- Suomi-Filmi
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Sysmäläinen About?
The premise of Sysmäläinen without spoilers.
Set in 17th‑century Finland, Arvid is forced to marry Brita, but their paths diverge when their fathers relocate. Years later he is a respected Thirty Years’ War veteran, celebrated for his fencing skill. Though widowed in spirit, he falls hopelessly for a local maiden who spurns him, while his legal marriage to Brita remains.
Sysmäläinen Themes & Keywords
· 36 tags- year 1637
- 1630s
- sword fighting
- returning soldier
- turku finland
- tavern
- foot chase
- year 1622
- wedding ceremony
- return home
- husband wife relationship
- tending to wounds
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- swashbuckler adventure
- wooing
- horseback riding
- woman disguised as a man
- infatuation
- period drama
- summer
- jealousy
- sauna
- kiss
- man
- 1620s
- female dresses as a male
- male female relationship
- falling in love
- arranged marriage
- mix up
- cross dressing
- war hero
- marriage
- manor
- swordplay
- 17th century
- based on novel
Sysmäläinen Cast & Characters
Olavi Reimas leads the cast as Arvid Tandefelt, with Kalevi Koski as Arvid as Child and Sirkka Sari as Brita Ekestubbe. Directed by Valentin Vaala; 14 actors are credited in all.
- Director Valentin Vaala
- Olavi Reimas as Arvid Tandefelt
- Kalevi Koski as Arvid as Child
- Sirkka Sari as Brita Ekestubbe
- Tuulikki Schreck as Brita as Child
Also Starring in Sysmäläinen
· 10 more- Ida Salmi Vicar's Wife (uncredited)
- Paavo Jännes Henrik Ekestubbe
- Topo Leistelä Arvid's Father
- Sven Relander Axel Ringius
- Kerttu Salmi Johanna
- Uuno Laakso Erik Stjernhök
- Vilho Auvinen Haavuri-Kustaa
- Verna Piponius Merchant's Wife (uncredited)
- Kosti Aaltonen Merchant (uncredited)
- Iivari Kainulainen Vicar (uncredited)
More from Valentin Vaala
More films directed by Valentin Vaala: Niskavuoren naiset, Omena putoaa…, Gabriel, tule takaisin and People in the Summer Night.
Sysmäläinen Also Known As
Also known as “Mannen från Sysmä”.
- Also known as
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- Mannen från Sysmä
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Sysmäläinen FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Sysmäläinen, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Sysmäläinen?
Sysmäläinen runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).
When was Sysmäläinen released?
Sysmäläinen was released on November 6, 1938.
Who directed Sysmäläinen?
Sysmäläinen was directed by Valentin Vaala.
More films by Valentin Vaala Who is in the cast of Sysmäläinen?
Sysmäläinen stars Olavi Reimas as Arvid Tandefelt, Kalevi Koski as Arvid as Child and Sirkka Sari as Brita Ekestubbe, among 14 credited actors.
Does Sysmäläinen have a post-credit scene?
No. Sysmäläinen has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Sysmäläinen in?
The original language of Sysmäläinen is Finnish.
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