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.
Directed by Lauri Törhönen
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Cast
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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