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Anna-Liisa carries a secret. Three years ago she killed her baby fathered with Mikko, the old hired hand of Kortesuo (Einar Rinne). Now shes marrying Johannes (Emil Autere), when suddenly Mikko comes back.Theres a danger the secret will come out.The guilt Anna-Liisa bears is overwhelming.Would it be better if they knew? Teuvo Puro and Jussi Snellman are the directors of Anna-Liisa (1922). Its based on the play by the fantastic Minna Canth, whose texts represented realism at its very best. Helmi Lindelöf is brilliant as the main character. The dramatic elements of this silent movie are touching. The babys murder and the guilt of a young woman that this movie and the original play tell about is a topic relevant to this day.Times change but themes always remain the same. (official distributor synopsis)
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