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Ivalo

TV·2018·Yle TV1·Drama, Crime, Thriller·49m·6.6·Created by Olli Haikka, Petja Peltomaa, Joona Tena

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The series is set in the polar region and follows detective Nina Kautsalo who finds a nearly dead prostitute in a cabin in the wilderness. The case takes a surprise turn when a mystery virus is found in the victim's blood, and German virologist Thomas Lorenz joins the investigation.

Cast

Iina KuustonenIina KuustonenNina KautsaloPihla ViitalaPihla ViitalaMarita Kautsalo
Venla Ronkainen
Venla RonkainenVenla KautsaloElena LeeveElena LeeveAlma HamariMikko LeppilampiMikko LeppilampiEsko KangasniemiTaneli MäkeläTaneli MäkeläRauno Ylikorpi

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