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.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Mats LångbackaAarne Heikkilä | Aarne Heikkilä |
 Jonna JärnefeltMartta Heikkilä | Martta Heikkilä |
 Carl-Kristian RundmanPekka Karjalainen | Pekka Karjalainen |
| SSari PuumalainenHelmi Elisa Karhu | Helmi Elisa Karhu |
| VVille KeskiläPrivate Arttu Kivojainmäki | Private Arttu Kivojainmäki |
 Maria JärvenhelmiLeena | Leena |
 Ilkka HeiskanenDr. Sulamaa | Dr. Sulamaa |
 Pekka HuotariDr. Salonen | Dr. Salonen |
| RRisto KaskilahtiLieutenant Rydman | Lieutenant Rydman |
 Matti RistinenMedic | Medic |
 Kristo SalminenPrivate Lind | Private Lind |
 Karoliina BlackburnNot listed | Not listed |