
Ahti Helpi, the pastor of a rural parish who sees himself as both a priest and a soldier, leaves for the front to continue the war. At home, his pregnant wife Lea takes care of their large family as well as the parishioners. They endure the difficult times by believing in God, home, and their fatherland.

as Ahti Helpi

as Lea Helpi

as Riitta

as Liisa

as Lea's mother

as Maija

as Teacher

as Priest

as Poet

as Rahkonen

as Perttula

as Lahja Helpi age 11

as Aarre Helpi age 14

as Prisoner of war

as Private

as Matti

as Karppinen

as Heino