
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.
Release Date: 2/11/2000
Runtime: 103 minutes
Languages: Finnish
Director: Lauri Törhönen
00Companies: Jörn Donner Productions
Countries: Finland
Pekka Karjalainen

Mats Långbacka
Aarne Heikkilä

Jonna Järnefelt
Martta Heikkilä

Carl-Kristian Rundman
Pekka Karjalainen
Sari Puumalainen
Helmi Elisa Karhu
Ville Keskilä
Private Arttu Kivojainmäki

Maria Järvenhelmi
Leena

Ilkka Heiskanen
Dr. Sulamaa

Pekka Huotari
Dr. Salonen
Risto Kaskilahti
Lieutenant Rydman

Matti Ristinen
Medic

Kristo Salminen
Private Lind

Karoliina Blackburn
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