Released:
2000-02-11

Overview:
In summer 1944 Finnish Karelia, Martta hastily marries Aarne before evacuating alongside newborn Hilkka’s family, Helmi Elisa and their grandmother as Soviet forces advance. Amidst chaotic retreat, the women struggle to stay united and fatefully intersect with Aarne and Arttu, but the relentless offensive exacts heavy suffering and loss on both civilians and soldiers.

Director:
Lauri Törhönen

Runtime:
1h 43min

Genre:
Drama, War

• Cast:
• 
  Mats Långbacka
  as
  Aarne Heikkilä
• 
  Jonna Järnefelt
  as
  Martta Heikkilä
• 
  Carl-Kristian Rundman
  as
  Pekka Karjalainen
• 
  Sari Puumalainen
  as
  Helmi Elisa Karhu
• 
  Ville Keskilä
  as
  Private Arttu Kivojainmäki