war veteran,horse,marriage,sibling,gender roles,post world war ii,finland,wounded horse,karelia

Land of Hope (2018)

Poster for Land of Hope

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 & Crew

Director
Markku Pölönen
  • Profile picture of Oona Airola
    Anni Oona Airola
  • Profile picture of Konsta Laakso
    Veikko Konsta Laakso
  • Profile picture of Antti Virmavirta
    Kalevi Antti Virmavirta
  • Profile picture of Marjaana Maijala
    Ella Marjaana Maijala
  • Profile picture of Hannu-Pekka Björkman
    Kullervo Hannu-Pekka Björkman
  • Profile picture of Marja Packalén
    Teacher Marja Packalén
  • Profile picture of Pyry Äikää
    Aarne Pyry Äikää
  • Profile picture of Sanna-Kaisa Palo
    Akuliina Sanna-Kaisa Palo

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Keywords

  • war veteran
  • horse
  • marriage
  • sibling
  • gender roles
  • post world war ii
  • finland
  • wounded horse
  • karelia