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Promise

2005-12-02 · 112 min · ★ 6.1

Drama · War

The film tells about members of Finnish women's Lotta Service during the Second World War through the eyes of three young women.

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Directors
Ilkka Vanne
Production companies
Fantasiafilmi
Countries
Finland
Status
Released

Top Cast

Laura BirnLaura BirnMona Moisio
Karoliina VanneKaroliina VanneAnna Moisio
Pertti SveholmPertti SveholmHelmer Moisio
Miitta SorvaliMiitta SorvaliLilli Moisio
Juhani LaitalaJuhani LaitalaOiva
Hanna LekanderRuth Limnell
Jenni KokanderJenni KokanderKaisa (as Jenni Hakala)
Hannele LaaksonenHannele LaaksonenHelmi
Turkka MastomäkiTurkka MastomäkiLasse
Hannes SuominenHannes SuominenAxel, "Ake"
Pekka HuotariPekka HuotariRoope
Minna KangasMaija
Kari HietalahtiKari HietalahtiVille
Kai LehtinenKai LehtinenSeppä Ollinen
Anna-Maija TuokkoAnna-Maija TuokkoAnita
Ville VirtanenVille VirtanenEläinlääkäri
Matti OnnismaaMatti OnnismaaKouluttaja
Sulevi PeltolaSulevi PeltolaKirkkoherra Kirkkonummella
Inka KallénInka KallénKEK-lotta
Kari-Pekka ToivonenKari-Pekka ToivonenKapteeni jatkosodassa

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