Yunlou

Author: Lena Ringgren et al. translated
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: The sensitive and talented Finnish boy Esko has a troubled and unfortunate childhood. His poet and painter mother dies in a fire due to depression, and Esko is also blinded in the left eye. At a rural gathering, he meets the Russian noblewoman Catherine, whom he loves deeply for his entire life. In the years that follow, they are separated multiple times and each forms a family. However, inspired by his childhood dreams and Catherine's encouragement, Esko becomes a renowned architect. Their love is discovered by Catherine's wealthy husband, and in the end, to protect Esko, Catherine kills her husband and is sentenced to prison. Esko takes her place in prison, but he is ultimately tragically killed by his opponents.