Overview
At the request of author Zacharias, Fredrik begins composing an opera, inspired by a summer walk in Backas, Espoo. He falls in love with Ebba, who sings like a nightingale about a young mermaid on the shore of the lake. Fredrik's infatuation causes a scandal in Helsinki society circles, as he is married.
| Actor | Age then | Age now | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | 19 | July 19, 1999 (74) | |
 | 34 | January 28, 1956 (46) | |
 | 50 | January 13, 1951 (57) | |
 | 45 | June 12, 1981 (83) | |
 | 20 | August 14, 1990 (66) | |
 | 51 | October 13, 1946 (54) | |
 | 30 | May 20, 1989 (76) | |
 | 24 | August 6, 1987 (67) | |
| 62 | November 29, 1954 (72) | |
| - | - |