Summaries

Fictionalised biopic of Finnish tenor Mauno Kuusisto, taking its title from his most popular song which remains the all-time best-selling single record in Finland. An orphaned boy, singing in the forests while herding cattle, gets a chance to take singing lessons and grows up to be one of the most popular performers of sentimental songs appealing to the Finnish public. The woman of his dreams is played by violinist Helena Lehtelä, made famous by her weekly TV appearances.—Markku Kuoppamäki

Details

Keywords
  • orphan
  • singer
  • tenor
  • visiting a grave
  • finland
Genres
  • Drama
  • History
  • War
  • Biography
  • Music
Release date Dec 14, 1961
Countries of origin Finland
Language Finnish
Filming locations Espoo, Finland
Production companies Suomen Filmiteollisuus

Box office

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 39m
Color Black and White
Aspect ratio 1.66 : 1

Synopsis

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