Ballaadi (1944)

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.

• Release Date: 1944-02-13
• Runtime: 1h 46min
• Production Company: Suomen Filmiteollisuus
• Production Country: Finland
• Director: T.J. Särkkä