It's the late 19th century in Tornionjokilaakso.It tells about men working as loggers and two families sharing a wrath after an accident took place in the rapids.And there are also some romantic feelings happening.Koskenlaskijan Morsian (1937) is directed by Valentin Vaala.It's based on the novel by Väinö Kataja from 1914.The movie stars Jalmari Rinne as Iisakki.The lovely Ansa Ikonen is his daughter Hanna.Eino Heino is Niilo.Eino Jurkka plays Heikki.Tauno Palo portrays his son Paloniemen Juhani.Ossi Elstelä is the preacher Kero-Pieti.Vilho Auvinen is Kulku-Matti.The movie has some fine moments, like when those men fight for their lives in the rapids.This movie suffers from certain heaviness.Sure it offers some grand feelings, but that's all really.And of course it's always a joy to watch Ansa Ikonen and Tauno Palo in the same movie.