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Cast
Mats Långbacka
as Aarne Heikkilä
Jonna Järnefelt
as Martta Heikkilä
Carl-Kristian Rundman
as Pekka Karjalainen
Sari Puumalainen
as Helmi Elisa Karhu
Ville Keskilä
as Private Arttu Kivojainmäki
Maria Järvenhelmi
as Leena
Ilkka Heiskanen
as Dr. Sulamaa
Pekka Huotari
as Dr. Salonen
Risto Kaskilahti
as Lieutenant Rydman
Matti Ristinen
as Medic
Movie Info & Details
Release Year2000
Runtime1h 43m
LanguageFinnish
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, War
Votes9
DirectorLauri Törhönen
WritersLauri Törhönen
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.1 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsHylätyt talot, autiot pihat
About 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.
Directed by Lauri Törhönen, Hylätyt talot, autiot pihat leans on a strong ensemble — Mats Långbacka, Jonna Järnefelt, Carl-Kristian Rundman — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 2000.
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