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Laila Hirvisaari

Born June 7, 1938 · Viipuri, Finland [now Vyborg, Russia]

Died June 16, 2021 · aged 83

Laila Hirvisaari (known as Laila Hietamies until 2004) was a Finnish author and writer. Hirvisaari published her first novel in 1972, and published a total of 41 novels, several plays, short stories and other publications during her career. Her works have been the best-selling Finnish fiction books for many years.

Known For

Hylätyt talot, autiot pihat

Hylätyt talot, autiot pihat · 2000

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.

Kirje isältä

Kirje isältä · 2003

Tauno Tukevan sota

Tauno Tukevan sota · 2010

Tauno Tukevan sota

SeriesDramaWar & Politics

The end of the Continuation War in 1944 on the Karelian Isthmus. The story of the men who cook food on the front lines – the kitchen crew. The series also tells the story of Tauno's family during the war. The children are small and his wife is in the final stages of pregnancy. Tauno's daughter, Hilka, provides insight into a child's experience of war.

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Hylätyt talot, autiot pihat

Hylätyt talot, autiot pihat · 2000

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.

Adaptation

Kirje isältä

Kirje isältä · 2003

Writer

Tauno Tukevan sota

Tauno Tukevan sota · 2010

Tauno Tukevan sota

SeriesDramaWar & Politics

The end of the Continuation War in 1944 on the Karelian Isthmus. The story of the men who cook food on the front lines – the kitchen crew. The series also tells the story of Tauno's family during the war. The children are small and his wife is in the final stages of pregnancy. Tauno's daughter, Hilka, provides insight into a child's experience of war.

Writer