Ballaadi

Movie · 1h 46m

Starring Maaria Eira, Thure Bahne, Arvi Tuomi, Aino Lohikoski

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.