Evakko (1956)
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.
Cast
Santeri Karilo
Aato Nikkanen
Aino-Maija Tikkanen
Elvi Nikkanen
Kaarlo Wilska
Risto Havia
Sakari Jurkka
Otto Kiesi
Anton Soini
Tahvo Kiesi
Matti Oravisto
Tauno Tuomaala
Uljas Kandolin
Aluepäällikkö
Ville-Veikko Salminen
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