Top Cast
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Leo Jokela
Matti
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Anja Pohjola
Liisa
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Markku Riikonen
Ville
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Sakari Halonen
Rovasti
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Tarja-Tuulikki Tarsala
Ruustinna
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Jaakko Haapanen
Pehtori
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Irmeli Heinänen
Matliena
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Eero Melasniemi
Asemapäällikkö
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Pertti Kelkka
Onteri
Overview
Matti and Liisa are two farmers who become curious to see the first railroads in Lapinlahti, Finland.
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Union Pacific
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