The Winter War

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Release date: November 30, 1989
Duration: 189 minutes
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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.

Starring

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