Overview
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.
Director and cast
- Joel Rinne as commander-in-chief Mannerheim
- Jussi Jurkka as quartermaster general A. F. Airo
- Tamara Lund as Mrs. Markkovilla
- Kapo Manto as colonel J. K. Markkovilla
- Matti Pihlaja as editor in chief, reserve lieutenant
- Martti Pennanen as head of general staff
- Jarmo Alonen as captain Hinder
- Leif Wager as colonel, Stockholm military agent
- Nisse Rainne as colonel in the operational department
- Bjarne Commondt as lieutenant colonel Paul Hinder
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