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Hylätyt talot, autiot pihat

2000

103 minutes

DramaWar

Overview

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.

Top Cast

Mats Långbacka headshot

Mats Långbacka

Aarne Heikkilä

Jonna Järnefelt headshot

Jonna Järnefelt

Martta Heikkilä

Carl-Kristian Rundman headshot

Carl-Kristian Rundman

Pekka Karjalainen

Sari Puumalainen headshot

Sari Puumalainen

Helmi Elisa Karhu

Ville Keskilä headshot

Ville Keskilä

Private Arttu Kivojainmäki

Maria Järvenhelmi headshot

Maria Järvenhelmi

Leena

Ilkka Heiskanen headshot

Ilkka Heiskanen

Dr. Sulamaa

Pekka Huotari headshot

Pekka Huotari

Dr. Salonen

Risto Kaskilahti headshot

Risto Kaskilahti

Lieutenant Rydman

Matti Ristinen headshot

Matti Ristinen

Medic

Kristo Salminen headshot

Kristo Salminen

Private Lind

Karoliina Blackburn headshot

Karoliina Blackburn