Storyline
Poor but ambitious country girl Hulda arrives in the country's capital and gets a job as a maid for a bachelor Member of Parliament, Judge Soratie. She works hard, never loses her common sense, and starts taking evening classes. Keeping her studies secret from her employer for years, she eventually graduates from the university and becomes candidate in the parliamentary election, stressing women's and working people's rights. Romance with Judge Soratie finally ensues.
Cast & Crew
Irma Seikkula
Hulda Juurakko
Lead
Tauno Palo
Kaarle Soratie
Topo Leistelä
Magnus Norko
Hugo Hytönen
Purtiainen
Ossi Elstelä
Ali-Lehtonen
VE
Vappu Elo
Kirsti Kaavio
Elsa Rantalainen
Mrs. Kaavio
Kerstin Nylander
Mirja Matero
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Valentin Vaala's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Juurakon Hulda is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
