Kirkastettu sydän

Overview

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.

Directed by Ilmari Unho

Top cast

Joel Rinne

Ahti Helpi

Emma Väänänen

Lea Helpi

Eine Laine

Riitta

K

Kaija Rahola

Liisa

A

Annie Mörk

Lea's mother

Henny Valjus

Maija

A

Anni Aitto

Teacher

H

Harri Sinijärvi

Priest

K

Kalle Kirjavainen

Poet

Vilho Siivola

Rahkonen

Arvo Lehesmaa

Perttula

S

Suvi Orko

Lahja Helpi age 11

E

Erkki Imberg

Aarre Helpi age 14

K

Kaarlo Aavajoki

Prisoner of war

M

Mikko Kallakari

Private

Kaarlo Saarnio

Matti

H

Holger Salin

Karppinen

S

Simo Osa

Heino

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