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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.

Status: Released
Released Date: 2000-02-11
Runtime: 103 mins
Director: Lauri Törhönen
Spoken language: suomi
Genres: Drama, War
Original title: Hylätyt talot, autiot pihat
Production Companies: Jörn Donner Productions
Production Countries: Finland

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