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1944 The Final Defence

The Soviet army breaks through the Finnish defences on the Karelian Isthmus in June 1944, advancing with overwhelming force. Somehow, the Finnish troops must find the strength to fight back, with all odds against them. The Battle of Tali-Ihantala was the largest battle ever fought in the history of the Nordic countries. This film depicts the true events through five separate stories.

Top Cast

  • Rauno Ahonen

    Rauno Ahonen

    Lieutenant Colonel

  • Mikko Bredenberg

    Mikko Bredenberg

    Captain Carl-Birger Kvikant

  • Riko Eklundh

    Riko Eklundh

    Colonel Sven Björkman

  • Marc Gassot

    Marc Gassot

    Sergeant Reino Lehväslaiho

  • Marcus Groth

    Marcus Groth

    Major General Ruben Lagus

  • Johan Hallström

    Johan Hallström

    Second Lieutenant Thorbjörnsson

  • Kari Hevossaari

    Kari Hevossaari

    Lieutenant Puhakka

  • Aku Hirviniemi

    Aku Hirviniemi

    Tykistön tulenjohtaja

  • Antti Holma

    Antti Holma

    Soldier

Overview

The Soviet army breaks through the Finnish defences on the Karelian Isthmus in June 1944, advancing with overwhelming force. Somehow, the Finnish troops must find the strength to fight back, with all odds against them. The Battle of Tali-Ihantala was the largest battle ever fought in the history of the Nordic countries. This film depicts the true events through five separate stories.

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