Proud Katrina falls in love with Johan, who's a sailor, and follows him home to the island of Åland. She has been promised a paradise with blooming apple trees but are greeted by poverty and hard work.
Acting
Ekström's face carries whole scenes without dialogue.
Cinematography
Bleak Åland landscapes that mock Katrina's dreams.
Director
Gustaf Edgren
Frank Sundström
Johan Johansson
Hampe Faustman
Einar
George Fant
Gustaf
Birgit Tengroth
Saga Svensson
Erik 'Bullen' Berglund
Captain Nordquist
Henrik Schildt
Captain August Ekvall
Kotti Chave
Einars vän
Carl Deurell
Katrinas far
Linnéa Hillberg
Katrinas mor
Hugo Björne
prästen på bryggan
Torsten Hillberg
bankiren
Elsa Ebbesen-Thornblad
Klara, hushållerska hos Saga
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Based on Sally Salminen's 1936 novel, a rare Finnish-Swedish crossover hit that made Åland visible internationally.
Edgren shot on location during WWII rationing—those empty tables and threadbare clothes? Often not costume design.
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