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Land of Hope

Land of Hope

20186.91h 48m

Overview

Anni, a daughter of a wealthy family and used to secure life, falls in love with Veikko, a war invalid of the Continuation War. Anni leaves her past behind her and starts leading the life of a pioneer, in the wild forests of northern Karelia, in a settlement farm. After a rosy start, the fate crushes Anni’s dreams and her love for Veikko is put to a test.

Directed by Markku Pölönen
Written by Antti Heikkinen, Markku Pölönen
Produced by Jukka Helle, Markus Selin, Jukka Vidgren
Box OfficeBudget: $2.0M0

Top Cast

Oona Airola

Oona Airola

Anni

Konsta Laakso

Konsta Laakso

Veikko

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Helmi Linnosmaa

Hilkka

Antti Virmavirta

Antti Virmavirta

Kalevi

Marjaana Maijala

Marjaana Maijala

Ella

Hannu-Pekka Björkman

Hannu-Pekka Björkman

Kullervo

A

Arto Heikkilä

Vertti

Marja Packalén

Marja Packalén

Teacher

M

Mika Nuojua

Aatos

Pyry Äikää

Pyry Äikää

Aarne

Themes & Keywords

war veteranhorsemarriagesiblinggender rolespost world war iifinlandwounded horsekarelia

About Land of Hope

Land of Hope is a history, drama, romance film released in 2018 exploring themes of war veteran, horse, marriage, sibling, gender roles, post world war ii. Directed by Markku Pölönen, it stars Oona Airola, Konsta Laakso, Helmi Linnosmaa. Anni, a daughter of a wealthy family and used to secure life, falls in love with Veikko, a war invalid of the Continuation War. Anni leaves her past behind her and starts leading the life of a pioneer, in the wild forests of northern Karelia, in a settlement farm. After a rosy start, the fate crushes Anni’s dreams and her love for Veikko is put to a test.

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