The read
It runs a compact 1h 28m.
Synopsis
The Drakenhjelm family has lived in the Rautakylä manor for over 150 years. The current master of the house, elderly baron Magnus, has been living for a long time in an unregistered relationship with his housekeeper Lisette, with whom he also has a son, Sebastian. After the baron falls gravely ill Lisette starts getting worried about losing everything, so with Sebastian on her side she demands the baron to write a letter to the pastor and ask him to come over to perform a wedding ceremony. Right after Sebastian has left to fetch the pastor, a threesome seeking shelter from the storm comes to the manor and wreaks havoc on the marriage plans.
Ratings
TMDB7/10
2 audience votes
Key crew
- Karl FagerScreenplay
- Karl FagerDirector
Cast
- Adolf LindforsMagnus Drakenhjelm
- Felix BorgYoung Magnus Drakenhjelm
- Einar RinneGustav Drakenhjelm
- Naimi KariLisette Hallström
- Aili KariYoung Lisette Hallström
- Axel SlangusSebastian Hallström
- Ida BranderMrs. Ebba Hjelm
- Catherine WillYoung Ebba Reutercrona
- Arna HögdahlLotten Ringius
- Emil LindhTuomas
- Joel RinneRichard von Dahlen
- Bruno AspelinKustaa III (uncredited)
Themes
forgivenesssecret passagemarriagebased on play or musicalbaronflashbackmansiongothicsilent filmheroine18th centuryevil woman