Joel Rinne
Ahti Helpi
Ahti Helpi, the pastor of a rural parish who sees himself as both a priest and a soldier, leaves for the front to continue the war. At home, his pregnant wife Lea takes care of their large family as well as the parishioners. They endure the difficult times by believing in God, home, and their fatherland.
Director
Screenplay
Joel Rinne
Ahti Helpi
Emma Väänänen
Lea Helpi
Eine Laine
Riitta
Kaija Rahola
Liisa
Annie Mörk
Lea's mother
Henny Valjus
Maija
Anni Aitto
Teacher
Harri Sinijärvi
Priest
Kalle Kirjavainen
Poet
Vilho Siivola
Rahkonen
Arvo Lehesmaa
Perttula
Suvi Orko
Lahja Helpi age 11
Erkki Imberg
Aarre Helpi age 14
Kaarlo Aavajoki
Prisoner of war
Mikko Kallakari
Private
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