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The Winter War

19911 seasonPekka Parikka

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After Nazi Germany invades Poland in September 1939, Russia attacks Finland two months later. Finnish reservists leave home and go to war. Brothers Martti and Paavo Hakala, farmers from the municipality of Kauhava in the province of Pohjanmaa/Ostrobothnia, serve in a Finnish platoon. A five-part television miniseries extension of Pekka Parikka's 1989 film of the same name.

War & PoliticsDrama
Sibling RelationshipMiniseriesPlatoonFarmerFinlandShell ShockHistorical DramaRed ArmyNsdap (nazi Party)1940s

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What is The Winter War (1991) about?

After Nazi Germany invades Poland in September 1939, Russia attacks Finland two months later. Finnish reservists leave home and go to war. Brothers Martti and Paavo Hakala, farmers from the municipality of Kauhava in the province of Pohjanmaa/Ostrobothnia, serve in a Finnish platoon. A five-part television miniseries extension of Pekka Parikka's 1989 film of the same name.

Who stars in The Winter War?

The Winter War stars Taneli Mäkelä (Martti Hakala), Vesa Vierikko (Jussi Kantola), Timo Torikka (Pentti Saari), Esko Kovero (Juho ”Jussi” Pernaa), Antti Raivio (Erkki Somppi). The series was created by Pekka Parikka.

How many seasons does The Winter War have?

The Winter War has 1 seasons. There are 5 episodes in total.

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