Päämaja

The story follows Commander-in-Chief Mannerheim and Quartermaster General Airo at the Finnish Defense Forces headquarters in Mikkeli during the decisive moments of the Continuation War in the summer of 1944. With a major offensive on the Karelian Isthmus imminent, Airo gives the order to attack without consulting the commander-in-chief.

Cast & Crew

Director

Matti Kassila

Joel Rinne

commander-in-chief Mannerheim

Jussi Jurkka

quartermaster general A. F. Airo

Tamara Lund

Mrs. Markkovilla

Kapo Manto

colonel J. K. Markkovilla

Matti Pihlaja

editor in chief, reserve lieutenant

Martti Pennanen

head of general staff