Evakko (1956): Cast
Evakko is a 1956 war drama directed by Ville Salminen, starring Jalmari Parikka as Evakko (uncredited), Anton Soini and Veikko Linna. It runs 1 hour 41 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 41m (101 min)
- Director
- Ville Salminen
- Original language
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Finnish - Studio
- Fennada-Filmi
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Evakko About?
The premise of Evakko without spoilers.
A vivid depiction of the 1939‑40 Soviet‑Finnish Winter War focuses on the mass evacuations that swept across Finland. The narrative follows a Karelian family and their entire village as they are compelled to abandon their homes amid the conflict. Despite the bleak historical backdrop, the film maintains an unexpectedly lively, upbeat tone that highlights resilience and community spirit.
Evakko Themes & Keywords
· 31 tags- finland
- winter war
- wold war ii
- winter
- finnish carelia
- evacuation
- year 1939
- year 1940
- homefront
- peace
- loss of a son
- burning down a house
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- train journey
- evacuee
- countryside
- finnish countryside
- evacuation order
- women's auxiliary
- radio speech
- wound
- family relationships
- russo finnish war
- karelia
- karelia finland
- homesickness
- burning village
- 1940s
- 1930s
- world war two
- refugee
- based on novel
Evakko Cast & Characters
Jalmari Parikka leads the cast as Evakko (uncredited), with Anton Soini as Tahvo Kiesi and Veikko Linna as Poliisi (uncredited). Directed by Ville Salminen; 32 actors are credited in all.
- Director Ville Salminen
- Jalmari Parikka as Evakko (uncredited)
- Anton Soini as Tahvo Kiesi
- Veikko Linna as Poliisi (uncredited)
- Kaarlo Wilska as Risto Havia
Also Starring in Evakko
· 28 more- Uljas Kandolin Aluepäällikkö
- Matti Oravisto Tauno Tuomaala
- Ville-Veikko Salminen Jokela
- Arttu Suuntala Lahtinen (uncredited)
- Annikki Linnoila Lotta (uncredited)
- Tauno Söder Arvo Nikkanen
- Matti Kuusla Salu Yllö
- Pia Hattara Aliopettaja
- Ritva Valkama Evakko (uncredited)
- Toivo Lahti Puoliherra
- Sakari Jurkka Otto Kiesi
- Mai-Brit Heljo Purakselan rouva
- Santeri Karilo Aato Nikkanen
- Ekke Hämäläinen Pioneeri (uncredited)
- Kerttu Salmi Puolirouva
- Uolevi Lönnberg Postintuoja (uncredited)
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- Heikki Packalén Riikilä
- Lauri Lammela Haavoittunut sotilas (uncredited)
- Rauni Luoma Taunon äiti
- Pertti Weckström Samu Yllö
- Aino-Maija Tikkanen Elvi Nikkanen
- Kerttu Hämeranta Aina Havia
- Mirjam Salminen Hanna Kiesi
- Väinö Parviainen Yllö
- Linda Lampinen Ulla Nikkanen
- Eila-Kaarina Roine Sirkka Nikkanen
- Leena Korhonen Aira Havia
- Harri Sinijärvi Opettaja
More from Ville Salminen
More films directed by Ville Salminen: Pekka Puupää and Kaunis Veera eli ballaadi Saimaalta.
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Evakko FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Evakko, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Evakko?
Evakko runs 1 hour 41 minutes (101 minutes).
When was Evakko released?
Evakko was released on August 30, 1956.
Who directed Evakko?
Evakko was directed by Ville Salminen.
More films by Ville Salminen Who is in the cast of Evakko?
Evakko stars Jalmari Parikka as Evakko (uncredited), Anton Soini as Tahvo Kiesi and Veikko Linna as Poliisi (uncredited), among 32 credited actors.
Does Evakko have a post-credit scene?
No. Evakko has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Evakko in?
The original language of Evakko is Finnish.
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