Evakko

Evakko

101 mins | Drama, War, History | Aug. 30, 1956

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.

Evakko

101 mins | Drama, War, History | Aug. 30, 1956

Evakko
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.
Producers Fennada-Filmi (1950-1983)
Original title Evakko
Directors Ville Salminen
Writers Unto Seppänen, Jussi Talvi, Ville Salminen

Cast

Santeri Karilo

as Aato Nikkanen

Linda Lampinen

as Ulla Nikkanen

Aino-Maija Tikkanen

as Elvi Nikkanen

Eila-Kaarina Roine

as Sirkka Nikkanen

Tauno Söder

as Arvo Nikkanen

Kaarlo Wilska

as Risto Havia

Kerttu Hämeranta

as Aina Havia

Leena Korhonen

as Aira Havia

Mirjam Salminen

as Hanna Kiesi

Sakari Jurkka

as Otto Kiesi

Matti Oravisto

as Tauno Tuomaala

Anton Soini

as Tahvo Kiesi

Pertti Weckström

as Samu Yllö

Matti Kuusla

as Salu Yllö

Uljas Kandolin

as Aluepäällikkö

Heikki Packalén

as Riikilä

Ville-Veikko Salminen

as Nuori Vänrikki

Harri Sinijärvi

as Opettaja

Pia Hattara

as Aliopettaja

Rauni Luoma

as Taunon äiti

Toivo Lahti

as Puoliherra

Kerttu Salmi

as Puolirouva

Mai-Brit Heljo

as Purakselan rouva

Otto Noro

as Evakko

Jalmari Parikka

as Evakko