Evakko (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1956, Evakko is a drama, war and history film directed by Ville Salminen, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. Evakko is a portrayal of Soviet-Finnish winter war of 1939/40 and the associated evacuations in different parts of the country. It tells the story of a Karelian family along with their whole village who were forced to leave their homes because of the war. The film has a surprisingly perky tone for the subject matter.
Who’s in it. Evakko stars Santeri Karilo as Aato Nikkanen, Linda Lampinen as Ulla Nikkanen, Aino-Maija Tikkanen as Elvi Nikkanen and Eila-Kaarina Roine as Sirkka Nikkanen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Evakko has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Evakko page.
If you liked it. Fans of Evakko tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Evakko (1956)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Evakko change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Evakko worth watching?
- Evakko holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Evakko?
- Evakko stars Santeri Karilo, Linda Lampinen, Aino-Maija Tikkanen, Eila-Kaarina Roine and Tauno Söder.
- When was Evakko released?
- Evakko was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.