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Talvisota

a.k.a. The Winter War

1989 · 199 min · Directed by Pekka Parikka

Drama·War·History

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.

7.8%

7:1

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Great war film

Like a Finnish Band of Brothers, except more bleak.

7/10
Really good film! How can this not be in any top list?!

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