The Boys (1962)

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Released:
1962-11-02

Overview:
When Continuation War started in Summer 1941, German soldiers arrived to Oulu. With their charm they conquered women and town boys. Finnish boys communicated with them on many levels: had trades, worked as interpreters, rotated business, spied on German love adventures and fought with each other about the favor of soldiers. In autumn 1944, the war was ending. Germans left Oulu by leaving behind fragile relationships, bastard kids and unfinished businesses. The most shocking of all was the faith of young Jake...

Director:
Mikko Niskanen

Runtime:
1h 46min

Genre:
Drama, War

  • Cast:
  • Pentti Tarkiainen
    as
    Ilmari 'Immu' Kaarela
  • Vesa-Matti Loiri
    as
    Jaakko 'Jake' Hoikka
  • Uti Saurio
    as
    Paavo 'Pate' Harju
  • Hannu Vironmäki
    as
    Matti Korpi
  • Markku Söderström
    as
    Urkki