Sylvi

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Sylvi

1944

1h 36m

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Drama

Overview

18-year-old orphan Sylvi is unable to refuse the marriage proposal made by her guardian, Aksel. The young wife is unhappy with her elderly husband and loves her childhood friend Viktoria instead. Sylvi sinks into despair when Aksel refuses to grant her a divorce.

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41 members

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Helena Kara

Sylvi Wahl

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Leif Wager

Viktor Halling

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Edvin Laine

Aksel Wahl

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Elsa Turakainen

Alma Halling

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Aino Lohikoski

Mari

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Jalmari Rinne

Brun

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Laila Jokimo

Karin Löfberg

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Veikko Linna

Sandell

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Siiri Angerkoski

Mrs. Hake

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Uuno Montonen

Dr. Tuneberg

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Laila Rihte

Anni Vidgren

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Eero Kilpi

Grönberg

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Sointu Kouvo

Ellen Grönqvist

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Onni Korhe

Idestam

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Eric Häggblom

Harlin (uncredited)

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Aino Angerkoski

Mrs. Löfberg (uncredited)

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Risto Veste

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Kyösti Käyhkö

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Katri Linna

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Arja Niska

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Seija Sora

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Tellervo Mäki

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Irja Elstelä

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Edvin Kajanne

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Lauri Kyöstilä

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Kaija Suonio

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Aina Osa

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Hulda Keskinen

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Aatu Talanne

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Simo Osa

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Eino Salmi

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Airi Säilä

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Toivo Lehmus

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Vilho Kekkonen

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Hellä Laiho

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Regina Keso

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Leila Lampi

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Vili Järe

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Raija Tanner

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Matti Talola

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Aku Peltonen

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