The stories of the aristocratic Lilliehjelm family, the middle-class Widing family and the poor Kajander family from the Finland's independence through the Civil War and the Roaring Twenties ending during the Second World War.
Akseli and Elina is a drama set in Finland during the 1920s. It follows the struggles of a tenant farmer family as they navigate the challenges brought by the rise of right-wing extremism and the Russo-Finnish War. The film explores themes of family relationships, politics, societal tensions, and the impact of war.
Akseli Koskela returns from prison and tries to learn living again. He's not allowed to take part in politics anymore, but he sees a lot of injustice around him. He raises a family with his wife Elina while another war is around the corner...
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