Ballaadi (1944)
Overview
At the request of author Zacharias, Fredrik begins composing an opera, inspired by a summer walk in Backas, Espoo. He falls in love with Ebba, who sings like a nightingale about a young mermaid on the shore of the lake. Fredrik's infatuation causes a scandal in Helsinki society circles, as he is married.
Cast
Maaria Eira
Ebba Dunckert
Thure Bahne
Fredrik Pacius
Arvi Tuomi
Zacharias Topelius
Aino Lohikoski
Nina Pacius
Toini Vartiainen
Margarethe Florin
Yrjö Tuominen
Martin
Esko Vettenranta
Nikolai Kiseleff
Eino Kaipainen
J.L. Runeberg
Topo Leistelä
J.W. Snellman