Ballaadi

Drama, Music

🏆 Fan Favorite

🎬 Critics Choice Nominee

Director T.J. Särkkä

Status Released

Release Date 1944-02-13

Storyline

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.