Evakko
Originally released in 1956. Evakko is a drama/history film. directed by Ville Salminen.
Starring Santeri Karilo, Linda Lampinen, and Aino-Maija Tikkanen
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 30, 1956
69 years ago
Runtime
1h 41m
101 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (6 votes)
Language
FI
Original language
Country
Finland
Production
Director
Top Cast
Santeri Karilo
as Aato Nikkanen
Linda Lampinen
as Ulla Nikkanen
Aino-Maija Tikkanen
as Elvi Nikkanen
Eila-Kaarina Roine
as Sirkka Nikkanen
Tauno Söder
as Arvo Nikkanen
Kaarlo Wilska
as Risto Havia
Kerttu Hämeranta
as Aina Havia
Leena Korhonen
as Aira Havia
Sakari Jurkka
as Otto Kiesi
Mirjam Salminen
as Hanna Kiesi
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FI
Production Companies
- Fennada-Filmi
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Evakko about?
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 villag...
Who directed Evakko?
Evakko was directed by Ville Salminen.
How long is Evakko?
Evakko has a runtime of 1 hours and 41 minutes (101 minutes total).
When was Evakko released?
Evakko was released on August 30, 1956 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Evakko?
The main cast of Evakko includes Santeri Karilo, Linda Lampinen, Aino-Maija Tikkanen, Eila-Kaarina Roine, Tauno Söder.