Hylätyt talot, autiot pihat

2000
1h 43m

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5.6/10

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Jonna Järnefelt in Hylätyt talot, autiot pihat (2000)

Finnish Drama War

Summer 1944 in Finnish Karelia; after a long lull, the Soviet army launches an overwhelming offensive that throws everything into disarray. Martta has barely time to marry Aarne before she i... Read allSummer 1944 in Finnish Karelia; after a long lull, the Soviet army launches an overwhelming offensive that throws everything into disarray. Martta has barely time to marry Aarne before she is evacuated with relatives Hilkka, who has just given birth to a son, Helmi Elisa, the chi... Read allSummer 1944 in Finnish Karelia; after a long lull, the Soviet army launches an overwhelming offensive that throws everything into disarray. Martta has barely time to marry Aarne before she is evacuated with relatives Hilkka, who has just given birth to a son, Helmi Elisa, the children, and their grandmother. In the confusion of the retreat, the women try to hold toget... Read all

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Awards
- 2 wins & 1 nomination total

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Drama

War

Storyline

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Trivia
Pekka Parikka was original choice to direct but died before production began. Producer Jörn Donner replaced him with Lauri Törhönen.

Alternate versions
In addition to theatrical release, the film has been re-edited into three part mini-series. Additional material in mini-series is mostly archive films about Karelian refugees.

Connections
Featured in Laila Hietamiehen Hylätyt talot, autiot pihat (2000)

Soundtracks
Alkumusiikki
Composed by Tuomas Kantelinen
Arranged by Tuomas Kantelinen
Performed by Tapiolan Nuoret Sinfonikot
Conducted by Markus Lehtinen