
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
Drama
War
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Casts

Mats Långbacka
as Aarne Heikkilä

Jonna Järnefelt
as Martta Heikkilä

Carl-Kristian Rundman
as Pekka Karjalainen

Maria Järvenhelmi
as Leena

Ilkka Heiskanen
as Dr. Sulamaa

Pekka Huotari
as Dr. Salonen

Matti Ristinen
as Medic

Kristo Salminen
as Private Lind