Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb5.5/10
9 audience votes
Key crew
- Lauri TörhönenScreenplay
- Lauri TörhönenDirector
- Tuomas KantelinenOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Mats LångbackaAarne Heikkilä
- Jonna JärnefeltMartta Heikkilä
- Carl-Kristian RundmanPekka Karjalainen
- Sari PuumalainenHelmi Elisa Karhu
- Ville KeskiläPrivate Arttu Kivojainmäki
- Maria JärvenhelmiLeena
- Ilkka HeiskanenDr. Sulamaa
- Pekka HuotariDr. Salonen
- Risto KaskilahtiLieutenant Rydman
- Matti RistinenMedic
- Kristo SalminenPrivate Lind
- Karoliina BlackburnCast
Themes
based on novel or book