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.
Joel Rinne
as commander-in-chief Mannerheim
Jussi Jurkka
as quartermaster general A. F. Airo
Tamara Lund
as Mrs. Markkovilla
Kapo Manto
as colonel J. K. Markkovilla
Matti Pihlaja
as editor in chief, reserve lieutenant
Martti Pennanen
as head of general staff
Jarmo Alonen
as captain Hinder
Leif Wager
as colonel, Stockholm military agent
Nisse Rainne
as colonel in the operational department
Bjarne Commondt
as lieutenant colonel Paul Hinder
Veijo Pasanen
as front line veteran
Kalle Luotonen
as front line veteran corporal Juona
