Hertta Leistén

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. ...

Tuomari Martta (1943)

Martha's problem is balancing work and family. According to her husband Juho and father-in-law Kalle, the mother's place is at home with the child and not at work. Only her mother-in-law Ilona encourages Martta to advance in her career. ...

Miehen tie (1940)

Young farmer Paavo's wife dies in childbirth, and their baby soon after. The wife's family claim back the dowry she brought to their marriage, but Paavo has already used most of it for improvements at the farm. Paavo's life starts going downhill as he reso ...

Herra Lahtinen lähtee lipettiin (1939)

Conscientious middle-class clerk, Mr. Lahtinen tries to find the melody of his life. ...

The Stolen Death (1938)

A group of Finnish activists are waging an underground war against Russian oppression led by young idealistic aristocrat Robert Hedman. ...

Oli kerran koti (1935)

Minä ja ministeri (1934)

The rambunctious Priscilla Paukkaja breaks into the home of Foreign Ministry official Raimo Vehar and his girlfriend Marja and appoints herself the couple's new housekeeper. Tomera Priscilla controls both the finances of the Veharites and the foreign minis ...