Land of Hope

Land of Hope (2018) is a history, drama film directed by Markku Pölönen rated 6.9/10.

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.

Cast

Oona Airola

Anni

Konsta Laakso

Veikko

Helmi Linnosmaa

Hilkka

Antti Virmavirta

Kalevi

Marjaana Maijala

Ella

Hannu-Pekka Björkman

Kullervo

Arto Heikkilä

Vertti

Marja Packalén

Teacher

Mika Nuojua

Aatos

Pyry Äikää

Aarne

Sanna-Kaisa Palo

Akuliina

Elina Saarela

Juuli