Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb6/10
7 audience votes
Key crew
- Panu RajalaScreenplay
- Mikko NiskanenDirector
- Mikko NiskanenScreenplay
- Jaakko SaloOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Pertti MelasniemiOlavi "Olli" Koskela
- Marjukka ArasolaTuomenkukka
- Aune Hurme-VirtanenOlavi's mother
- Anna-Maija KokkinenAnnansilmä
- Sirkka KorhonenLady in the restaurant
- Soili MarkkanenPihlajanterttu
- Marjatta PasanenKyllikki Moisio
- Regina PekkolaElämänlanka
- Jussi InkinenOlavi's father
- Marjut SariolaGaselli
- Leo LastumäkiUittopäällikkö
- Tauno LehtihalmesKyllikin isä
Themes
based on novel or book