Häväistys : Kolminäytöksinen näytelmä

Set in a modest Finnish farmstead just before World War I, this three‑act play opens with the bustling household of Matin Makkola, a lively factory owner, his pragmatic wife Anna, and their spirited daughter Inkeri. Over coffee they wrestle with a surprising school‑supply order that threatens to upset their tight‑knit routine, while jokes and gentle teasing reveal a deep, affectionate bond. The dialogue crackles with regional humor, hinting at the tensions between traditional countryside values and the encroaching modern market.

Adding colour to the scene are Sakari Valkama, the diligent master of the workshop, and Risto Viidanoja, a sharply dressed manager of the local cooperative store, whose quick wit and lively gestures keep the conversation moving. Parila, a neighboring farmer, drops in to offer a grounded perspective, underscoring the community’s reliance on mutual support. As the characters barter words as deftly as they barter goods, listeners are drawn into a portrait of rural life where ambition, pride, and simple courtesy collide.