Evakko (1956)

  • S
  • 08/30/1956 (FI)
  • Drama, History, War
  • 1h 41m

Overview

Evakko is a portrayal of Soviet-Finnish winter war of 1939/40 and the associated evacuations in different parts of the country. It tells the story of a Karelian family along with their whole village who were forced to leave their homes because of the war. The film has a surprisingly perky tone for the subject matter.

Ville Salminen

Director, Screenplay

Unto Seppänen

Novel

Jussi Talvi

Screenplay

Cast

Santeri Karilo's headshot

Santeri Karilo

Aato Nikkanen
Linda Lampinen's headshot

Linda Lampinen

Ulla Nikkanen
Aino-Maija Tikkanen's headshot

Aino-Maija Tikkanen

Elvi Nikkanen
Eila-Kaarina Roine's headshot

Eila-Kaarina Roine

Sirkka Nikkanen
Tauno Söder's headshot

Tauno Söder

Arvo Nikkanen
Kaarlo Wilska's headshot

Kaarlo Wilska

Risto Havia
Kerttu Hämeranta's headshot

Kerttu Hämeranta

Aina Havia
Leena Korhonen's headshot

Leena Korhonen

Aira Havia

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