The Film
Ballaadi
The Story
At the request of author Zacharias, Fredrik begins composing an opera, inspired by a summer walk in Backas, Espoo. He falls in love with Ebba, who sings like a nightingale about a young mermaid on the shore of the lake. Fredrik's infatuation causes a scandal in Helsinki society circles, as he is married.
Runtime
106 min
Released Feb 1944
Cast & Crew
The Ensemble
Directed by
T.J. Särkkä
Written by Erik Dahlberg
Marquee
6 of 20
Gallery
The Stills.
