

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.

Oona Airola
Anni
Lead
Konsta Laakso
Veikko
Helmi Linnosmaa
Hilkka

Antti Virmavirta
Kalevi

Marjaana Maijala
Ella

Hannu-Pekka Björkman
Kullervo
Arto Heikkilä
Vertti

Marja Packalén
Teacher
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Markku Pölönen's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
“Every frame feels alive. Land of Hope is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”