The Song of the Scarlet Flower

A bold, handsome lumberjack who roams the Finnish countryside. He is the son of the powerful Koskela family, having left home after clashing with his parents over marrying Annikki. He pursues love with Kyllikki despite the Moisio host's objections, and later reveals his true lineage as the Koskela heir.

Daughter of the wealthy Moisio household who resists Olavi at first. Her resolve softens as she sees his daring love and discovers his true status, though she carries pride and concern for social expectations. Her past with a former boyfriend complicates the union, and she ultimately chooses love.

The Moisio host and a formidable landowner who objects to Olavi and Kyllikki's marriage. He embodies social authority and tradition, challenging the couple's union with anger and resistance.

Olavi's father, whose quarrel with his son over Olavi's choices sets the family at odds. He dies before reconciliation, leaving unresolved tensions that resonate through the narrative.

Olavi's mother, who lies on her deathbed yet offers forgiveness to her son. Her acceptance signals a turning point toward family reconciliation.

The maid whose past bond with Olavi highlights the complexities of his relationship with Kyllikki and his struggle with social status.

A friend who reveals that Kyllikki once had a boyfriend, heightening the conflict and testing Olavi's resolve.