A lonely young suburban housewife participates in a radio interview survey while simultaneously engaging in an extramarital affair.
Social & External
The people behind it
Eija Pokkinen
Helinä Lehmusto
Risto Aaltonen
Pentti Lehmusto
Matti Siitonen
Young sociologist, 'Sam Tietäväinen'
Mai-Brit Heljo
Gertrud Kaira
Heidi Krohn
Mrs. Saxen
Leena Ortola
liikunnanohjaaja uimahallissa
Richard Ahlqvist
Helinän rakastaja
Ilari Paatso
tirkistelevä nuorukainen
Maija-Leena Soinne
kampaamoapulainen
Heikki Hämäläinen
Pentin keilakaveri
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A woman's life takes an unexpected turn when she falls for her boss's wife. She must soon defend herself as she becomes entangled in a web of malice.
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