Overview

Yrjö Niemelä leaves the countryside for Helsinki. Unemployed, homeless, and penniless, the young man attempts suicide in despair, but a Salvation Army soldier comes to his rescue at the last moment. His luck changes when Yrjö gets a job in a warehouse and, as a fast runner, becomes a sports coach. His childhood sweetheart Elsa encourages him to succeed.

Cast

Kullervo Kalske, Irma Seikkula, Aino Lohikoski, Hugo Hytönen, Reino Valkama, Paavo Jännes, Elsa Rantalainen, Sasu Haapanen

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What is "Avoveteen" about?

Yrjö Niemelä leaves the countryside for Helsinki. Unemployed, homeless, and penniless, the young man attempts suicide in despair, but a Salvation Army soldier comes to his rescue at the last moment. His luck changes when Yrjö gets a job in a warehouse and, as a fast runner, becomes a sports coach. His childhood sweetheart Elsa encourages him to succeed.

When was "Avoveteen" released?

Avoveteen was released in 1939.

Who stars in "Avoveteen"?

The cast includes Kullervo Kalske, Irma Seikkula, Aino Lohikoski, Hugo Hytönen.