

December 18, 1943
1h 39m
FI
Ilmari Unho
Ahti Helpi, the pastor of a rural parish who sees himself as both a priest and a soldier, leaves for the front to continue the war. At home, his pregnant wife Lea takes care of their large family as well as the parishioners. They endure the difficult times by believing in God, home, and their fatherland.

Joel Rinne
Ahti Helpi

Emma Väänänen
Lea Helpi

Eine Laine
Riitta

Kaija Rahola
Liisa

Martta Haatanen, Ilmari Unho
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Annie Mörk
Lea's mother

Henny Valjus
Maija

Anni Aitto
Teacher

Harri Sinijärvi
Priest

Kalle Kirjavainen
Poet

Vilho Siivola
Rahkonen

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