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The Winter War

1989 • 3h9m Drama, War

Rating

7.0/10

Popularity

1

Russia attacked Finland in late November 1939. This film tells the story of a Finnish platoon of reservists from the municipality of Kauhava in the province of Pohjanmaa/Ostrobothnia who leave their homes and go to war. The film focuses on the farmer brothers Martti and Paavo Hakala.

Details

Director

Pekka Parikka

Screenplay

Antti Tuuri

Pekka Parikka

Cast

Taneli Mäkelä

Vesa Vierikko

Timo Torikka

Release date

11/30/1989

Status

Released

Budget

$4,414,000

Origin country

FI

Vote count

89