Rural comedy of the intrigues and stratagems involving a country wedding. From a comedy by Alexis Kivi.
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Martta
Esko
Iivari
Niko
Jaana
Mikko Vilkastus
Kristo
Karri
Sakeri
Antres
Teemu
Kreeta (uncredited)
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Kestikievarin vedenkantajatyttö (uncredited)
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