Hylätyt talot, autiot pihat

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.

Director: Lauri Törhönen

Cast: Mats Långbacka, Jonna Järnefelt, Carl-Kristian Rundman, Sari Puumalainen, Ville Keskilä, Maria Järvenhelmi, Ilkka Heiskanen, Pekka Huotari

Audience-only score — full critic data not yet in the ReelXO vault.