
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.

as Aarne Heikkilä

as Martta Heikkilä

as Pekka Karjalainen

as Helmi Elisa Karhu

as Private Arttu Kivojainmäki

as Leena

as Dr. Sulamaa

as Dr. Salonen

as Lieutenant Rydman

as Medic

as Private Lind
