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1989

The Winter War

Directed by Pekka Parikka
They held back the Russian Juggernaut in a frozen Hell!

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.

Duration

3h 9m

Released

November 30, 1989

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  • Taneli Mäkelä
  • Vesa Vierikko
  • Timo Torikka
  • Heikki Paavilainen
  • Antti Raivio
  • Esko Kovero
  • Martti Suosalo
  • Markku Huhtamo
  • Matti Onnismaa

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