Hylätyt talot, autiot pihat

Plot Summary

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 Aarne Heikkilä

Jonna Järnefelt Martta Heikkilä

Carl-Kristian Rundman Pekka Karjalainen

Sari Puumalainen Helmi Elisa Karhu

Ville Keskilä Private Arttu Kivojainmäki