The story follows Commander-in-Chief Mannerheim and Quartermaster General Airo at the Finnish Defense Forces headquarters in Mikkeli during the decisive moments of the Continuation War in the summer of 1944. With a major offensive on the Karelian Isthmus imminent, Airo gives the order to attack without consulting the commander-in-chief.
as commander-in-chief Mannerheim
as quartermaster general A. F. Airo
as Mrs. Markkovilla
as colonel J. K. Markkovilla
as editor in chief, reserve lieutenant
as head of general staff
as captain Hinder
as colonel, Stockholm military agent
as colonel in the operational department
as lieutenant colonel Paul Hinder
as front line veteran
as front line veteran corporal Juona
as singing soldier on the train
as chief military servant
