Hylätyt talot, autiot pihat

Original title: Hylätyt talot, autiot pihat

103 minutes • 2000 • 4.5 Score

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.

Lauri Törhönen

Director

Drama

War

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