Evakko (1956)

Name: Evakko
Genre: Drama, History, War
Released: 1956-08-30
Duration: 101 min
Cast: Santeri Karilo, Linda Lampinen, Aino-Maija Tikkanen, Eila-Kaarina Roine, Tauno Söder

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.

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Released 1956-08-30 · 101 min · Drama, History, War

Directed by 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
Sakari Jurkka as Otto Kiesi
Mirjam Salminen as Hanna Kiesi
Anton Soini as Tahvo Kiesi
Väinö Parviainen as Yllö
Pertti Weckström as Samu Yllö
Matti Kuusla as Salu Yllö
Matti Oravisto as Tauno Tuomaala