
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