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Evakko (1956)

Evakko (1956)

Drama History War
Release Date: 1956, August 30
Directors: Ville Salminen
Countries: Finland
Production: Fennada-Filmi, Fennada-Filmi
Cast: Pertti Weckström, Matti Oravisto, Aino-Maija Tikkanen, Matti Kuusla, Ritva Valkama, Ville-Veikko Salminen, Mai-Brit Heljo, Rauni Luoma, Sakari Jurkka, Pia Hattara, Uljas Kandolin, Tauno Söder

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.

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