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
