The Winter War

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.

Release Date

30 November 1989

189 minutes

Director

Main Cast

Martti Hakala
Jussi Kantola
Pentti Saari
Vilho Erkkilä
Erkki Somppi
Juho Pernaa
Arvi Huhtala
Aatos Laitila
Veikko Korpela
Paavo Hakala
Matti Ylinen
Mauri Haapasalo