During the Continuation War, mother Kaarina and son Erkki live at home in a small town while father has been sent to the front. One day the family's life is turned upside down when the father returns home as a deserter from the front .
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Mari Rantasila
Kaarina
Known for
Shadows in Paradise
Nightborn
Hannu Kivioja
Arvo
Also in
All the Sins
The Prodigal Son
Markku Onttonen
Michael Baran
Solja Kievari
Sari Havas
Elvi
Known for
Deadwind
Heikki Hietamies
Heikki Kujanpää
Leevi
Also in
Toisen kanssa
Nollatoleranssi
Joonas Kuokkanen
Erkki
Antti Raivio
Eino
Known for
The Winter War
Rauli Suomela
Erkki
Ritva Ahonen
Kaarinan äiti
Also in
Pesärikko
Venny
Markku Onttonen Director · Seppo Saarinen Cinematographer Ulla Kapari Editor
First release April 12, 1993 · Produced in Finland · Production YLE, MTV-teatteri
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MTV
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MTV-teatteri
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Finnish
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Finland · April 12, 1993
TV · MTV3
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