Valkoiset ruusut (1943)
Set in turn of the century Helsinki, author Arvo Helavalla's novel makes an indelible impression on adolescent Auli Ranta. She idolizes the author of a work that can never be forgotten.
Top billed cast
Helena KaraAuli Ranta
Tauno PaloArvo Helavalta
Aku KorhonenSeveri
Aino LohikoskiAlma Ranta
Hugo HytönenEnne
Mervi JärventausIlona Enne
Toppo ElonperäAntti Koskela
Ester ToivonenIrma
Ture AraMauno Kallio- Pertti PaloPoju (uncredited)
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