The story follows Commander-in-Chief Mannerheim and Quartermaster General Airo at the Finnish Defense Forces headquarters in Mikkeli during the decisive moments of the Continuation War in the summer of 1944. With a major offensive on the Karelian Isthmus imminent, Airo gives the order to attack without consulting the commander-in-chief.
- Created by
- Matti Kassila
- Origin
- FI
- TMDB rating
- 7.0 / 10 · 4 votes
Cast
Joel Rinnecommander-in-chief Mannerheim
Jussi Jurkkaquartermaster general A. F. Airo
Tamara LundMrs. Markkovilla- Kapo Mantocolonel J. K. Markkovilla
- Matti Pihlajaeditor in chief, reserve lieutenant
- Martti Pennanenhead of general staff
- Jarmo Alonencaptain Hinder
Leif Wagercolonel, Stockholm military agent- Nisse Rainnecolonel in the operational department
- Bjarne Commondtlieutenant colonel Paul Hinder
