Quick Info
Status: Ended
Network: N/A
Type: Miniseries
Rating: 8.0/10
The Winter War
Overview
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.
This production, originally released in 1991, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Miniseries series, it brings a fresh perspective to the War & Politics, Drama genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 8.0 across its 1 season.
- Storyline Highlights:
- ⢠Explores themes within War & Politics and Drama.
- ⢠Produced in Finland.
- ⢠Original Language: Finnish.
Directed By
Written By
Starring Cast
Taneli Mäkelä
Martti Hakala
Vesa Vierikko
Jussi Kantola
Timo Torikka
Pentti Saari
Esko Kovero
Juho âJussiâ Pernaa
Antti Raivio
Erkki Somppi
Martti Suosalo
Arvi Huhtala
Markku Huhtamo
Aatos Laitila
Matti Onnismaa
Veikko Korpela
Seasons
Miniseries
5 Episodes ⢠Aired 1991-11-20
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.
