Niskavuori is a series of movies based on theatre plays by Hella Wuolijoki.
Aarne marries Martta because his mother tells him it is his duty as the eldest son to marry a wealthy girl. However, the attractive school teacher Ilona arrives in the village and causes complications when Aarne falls in love with her.
A story of the conflict between the old and new orders of living.
Ilona, a young elementary school teacher, arrives in HÀmÀlÀiskylÀ . He and Aarne, the host of Niskavuori, who is frustrated with his marriage, fall in love. The relationship becomes a public secret. Aarne's wife Martta, who owns half of Niskavuori, wants to hold on to her husband until the last. For Liskisa, the matriarch of Niskavuori, the most important thing is the reputation and honor of the family.
Niskavuori's Aarne (Arne frÄn Niskavuori) is a Finnish drama film from 1954. It is based on Hella Wuolijoki's play Niskavuori's Bread. In chronological order of the Niskavuori series, the film is the fourth. Aarne has married Ilona and left the house in Niskavuori, which he hosts, where his former wife Martta still lives, while the old mistress is holding the reins. Aarne and Ilona live in Helsinki, but Aarne has not been able to completely break away from Niskavuori, but keeps secretly in touch with the headmaster and gives instructions on the farm management.
Strong women take care of the property while the men focus on chasing women.
TV movie from 1987. Based on Hella Wuolijoki's play of the same name from 1940.
The last black-and-white film in the Niskavuori series of movies.
A Finnish TV movie based on a play by Hella Wuolijoki from 1953.
TV movie from 1987.