Shadow of the Eagle

The story of a young poet who became a symbol for Finnish optimism and was subsequently forced underground during Tsar Nicholas II's oppressive dictatorship.

Cast

Vesa-Matti Loiri

as Verneri

Mikko Leppilampi

as Aaro Manner

Helena Vierikko

as Ella

Anneli Saaristo

as Saara

Tapio Liinoja

as Commander

Anna-Kaisa Tommila

as Veera

Vesa Vierikko

as Vicar

Eriikka Väliahde

as Maria

Esko Nikkari

as Aaro's father

Seela Sella

as Aaro's mother

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