Evakko

Evakko

1956 · 101 min · ★ 7.1 · Drama, History, War

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.

Directed by Ville Salminen · Written by Jussi Talvi

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