Armand Lohikoski
Director
Risti ja liekki (1957)
Set in early 16th century Finland, a knight Olavi Gideoninpoika meets Mirjam Raakelintytär and falls in love. Mirjami hides in a monastery disguised as a choir boy, but is revealed by a monk Rasmus, who also desires her, and is put on trial.
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Production Companies: Suomen Filmiteollisuus
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Runtime: 79 min.
Released: March 1, 1957
Status: Released
Certification: NR / 17+