The story follows Commander-in-Chief Mannerheim and Quartermaster General Airo at the Finnish Defense Forces headquarters in Mikkeli during the decisive moments of the Continuation War in the summer of 1944. With a major offensive on the Karelian Isthmus imminent, Airo gives the order to attack without consulting the commander-in-chief.
Directed by Matti Kassila
Joel Rinne
commander-in-chief Mannerheim
Jussi Jurkka
quartermaster general A. F. Airo
Tamara Lund
Mrs. Markkovilla
Kapo Manto
colonel J. K. Markkovilla
Matti Pihlaja
editor in chief, reserve lieutenant
Martti Pennanen
head of general staff
Jarmo Alonen
captain Hinder
Leif Wager
colonel, Stockholm military agent
