The Winter War (1989)

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Released:
1989-11-30

Overview:
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.

Director:
Pekka Parikka

Runtime:
3h 9min

Genre:
Drama, War

  • Cast:
  • Taneli Mäkelä
    as
    Martti Hakala
  • Vesa Vierikko
    as
    Jussi Kantola
  • Timo Torikka
    as
    Pentti Saari
  • Heikki Paavilainen
    as
    Vilho Erkkilä
  • Antti Raivio
    as
    Erkki Somppi