Hylätyt talot, autiot pihat
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:
2000-02-11
Runtime:
103 minutes
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Starring:
Mats Långbacka
as Aarne Heikkilä
Jonna Järnefelt
as Martta Heikkilä
Carl-Kristian Rundman
as Pekka Karjalainen
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Sari Puumalainen
as Helmi Elisa Karhu
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Ville Keskilä
as Private Arttu Kivojainmäki
Maria Järvenhelmi
as Leena
Ilkka Heiskanen
as Dr. Sulamaa
Pekka Huotari
as Dr. Salonen
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Risto Kaskilahti
as Lieutenant Rydman
Matti Ristinen
as Medic
Kristo Salminen
as Private Lind
Karoliina Blackburn