The Winter War (1989)
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.
Released: Nov 30, 1989
Runtime: 189 minutes
Stars: Taneli Mäkelä, Vesa Vierikko, Timo Torikka, Heikki Paavilainen, Antti Raivio, Esko Kovero
Crew: Pekka Parikka (Director), Antti Tuuri (Screenplay), Antti Tuuri (Novel), Paul Jyrälä (Sound Re-Recording Mixer), Marko Röhr (Producer), Jukka Haavisto (Music)
