Plot
1989 film directed by Pekka Parikka
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Why Watch This
‘The Winter War’ immerses you in the brutal reality of the 1939‑40 conflict between Finland and the Soviet Union, blending stark battlefield footage with intimate moments of soldierly camaraderie. Its unflinching look at ordinary Finns thrust into extraordinary circumstances makes it both a historical record and a moving human drama.
Best For
War film fans, History buffs, Finnish cinema lovers, Military drama enthusiasts, International film fans
The CinePearl Take
Pekka Parikka’s direction balances sweeping, snow‑laden battle sequences with quiet, character‑driven scenes, creating a rhythm that never lets the emotional stakes slip. Markku Huhtamo delivers a quietly heroic performance as a platoon leader, while Helena Haavisto adds depth with her portrayal of a nurse caught between duty and love. The film’s stark cinematography and authentic sound design reinforce the harshness of winter warfare, making its themes of resilience and sacrifice resonate long after the credits roll.
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Cast & Crew
- Director
- Pekka Parikka
- Cast
- Markku Huhtamo, Helena Haavisto, Aarno Sulkanen, Esko Salminen, Ville Virtanen, Samuli Edelmann, Taneli Mäkelä, Ahti Kuoppala, Esko Kovero, Esko Nikkari, Kari Sorvali, Heikki Paavilainen, Matti Onnismaa, Leena Suomu, Konsta Mäkelä, Kari Kihlström, Kalevi Kahra, Juuso Hirvikangas, Eero Melasniemi, Ari-Kyösti Seppo, Antti Raivio, Leea Klemola, Vesa Vierikko, Pirkko Hämäläinen, Vesa Mäkelä
- Writer
- Antti Tuuri, Pekka Parikka
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- Released
- 30 Nov 1989
- Language
- Finnish
- Country
- Finland
- IMDb
- tt0098437 ↗
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