Hannele Keinänen

Wager is Count Mauritz Armborg, the young master of the estate. Linnanheimo plays Katariina (Catherine) the nanny to Mauritz's nieces and nephews. The two fall in love and decide to escape to Italy via Denmark where they have planned to get married. There are always complications because Mauritz's grandmother doesn't want him to marry below him - she has decided that Mauritz is to marry the Swedish beauty, Ingeborg Liliecrona.

Helena Kara plays a dual role in this spectacularly portrayed adventure story where a real Countess and a false one cause misunderstandings. The film won Jussi Awards for filming and staging.