Directed by:
Pekka ParikkaCinematography:
Kari SohlbergComposer:
Juha TikkaCast:
Taneli Mäkelä, Vesa Vierikko, Timo Torikka, Heikki Paavilainen, Antti Raivio, Esko Kovero, Markku Huhtamo, Martti Suosalo, Matti Onnismaa, Konsta Mäkelä (more)Plots(1)
The first film made based on the 1939 war between Finland and the Soviet army. Against all odds and in extreme conditions the tiny country held strong. (official distributor synopsis)
Reviews (1)
This is one of those Finnish films I won’t forget. It’s the best depiction of the Russo–Finnish War I’ve seen so far – engaging, factual and completely faithful. 195 minutes is then a completely appropriate running time for that. The film is also faithful in its portrayal of the morale of both the Finns and the Russians, as well as their determination in the fight and the facts that made this particular World War II conflict into something that definitely shouldn’t be forgotten. I won’t give this the full number of stars, but it’s still a movie I’ll never forget.
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