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The Winter War

In 1939, two Finnish brothers are conscripted in the army to fight in the war between Finland and the Soviet Union.

Set during World War 2. After Nazi Germany invaded Poland in September 1939, Russia attacked Finland in November 1939. Finnish reservists leave their homes and go to war. The film focuses on two farmers from the municipality of Kauhava in the province of Pohjanmaa/Ostrobothnia, brothers Martti and Paavo Hakala, serving in a Finnish platoon.

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Info about The Winter War

Studio(s): National-Filmi

Originally Released: Dec 30, 1989

Production Country: Finland

Genres:Drama, History, War