In late 1944, an ex-soldier named Aatami Korpi discovers a rich gold deposit in Lapland. As he tries to take the loot to the city, he is pursued by a ruthless SS officer and his Nazi soldiers. Aatami must fight to protect his gold and his life in a brutal battle against the German forces.
A small, Finnish seaside town is preparing to celebrate midsummer's eve. An unknown enemy arrives and takes the entire area hostage.
During the Continuation War, a Finnish soldier struggles with war weariness and friendships while fighting on the Eastern Front.
Unknown Soldier (2018) is a TV show set during World War II, following a Finnish soldier who fights against the Soviet Union in the Continuation War. The show explores the hardships and sacrifices of the Finnish military and the impact of war on soldiers and their families. It delves into themes of patriotism, friendship, and the realities of war.
In the midst of World War II, a group of soldiers find themselves trapped in an underground bunker after a failed mission. They soon discover that the bunker is filled with reanimated corpses, created by a secret Nazi experiment. Now, the soldiers must fight for their lives as they try to escape and put an end to the terrifying undead army.
War and Peace of Mind explores what war does to the human mind and how both, the individuals and the nation as a whole, survive it psychologically. Finland and WWII, locally known as continuation war, is the backdrop of this documentary.
For six hundred years Sweden had controlled most of Finland until the war with Russia that ended in 1809, when Finland became a Grand Duchy of the Russian Czar. This period drama is set during that early 19th-century war and focuses on one of its heroes, Sven Tuuva. Sven is a decent yet not too brilliant soldier, and his exploits are partly balanced here by the charms of a compatriot.
1944 The Final Defence tells the story of the Finnish army's struggle against the Soviet Red Army during the Continuation War. The film depicts the intense battles, bombings, and gunfire on the Karelian Isthmus as both sides fight for control of the region. The movie showcases the bravery and sacrifice of the Finnish soldiers as they defend their homeland against the invading forces.
Vääpeli Körmy is a military officer in the Finnish army who finds himself in a series of amusing and absurd situations. From participating in a beauty contest to dealing with a prankster soldier, Körmy's journey is filled with unexpected events and comedic moments. Along the way, he must also navigate the challenges of being a single parent. This movie provides a humorous look at military life and the unique experiences of a soldier in Finland.
During World War II, a Finnish soldier is ambushed and separated from his unit. He must navigate hostile territory and face the harsh realities of war.
Onni Lintula, a journalist interested in ancient sights and a glacier has joined the Cypriot peacekeeping force. On the beach he falls in love with the local beauty Stalo. Despite the turbulent situation, strict moral rules and the obstruction of Stalo’s brother, Onni and Stalo find each other.
A girl joins the army instead of her brother, who has been injured in a car accident and cannot join the army in time. She is then disguised as a male conscript to save the brother from troubles.
They say that the army turns a boy into a man, but what does it do to girls? Female soldiers -series follows young women in army greens for about a year. Many men do their military service just because it is mandatory. But women volunteering to do it are usually aiming high. Achieving big dreams takes lots of hard work and each of the women test their own extreme limits both physically and mentally. There will be tears and disappointments but also laughter, joy and success. In this series for the very first time we get to see a glimpse of how military service in the Finnish defense forces looks like for young women. We follow their journey and dramatic challenges from new recruits towards goals and the dream of a place in leadership training or special crew assignments. How far will the women get and how will the army change the girls?
Uuno Turhapuro, a lazy social climber, decides to join the army in the hopes of finding an easy way to make money. Hilarity ensues as Uuno tries to navigate the strict military life while causing chaos and confusion.
Set in the year 1918 during the Finnish Civil War, The Border is a drama centered around the lives of Finnish soldiers, border guards, and residents of the border region of Karelia. The story explores themes of duty, love, and nationhood as it follows the experiences of a military officer, a border patrol guard, and a Finnish Red Guard soldier. Amidst the violence and uncertainty of the war, they navigate border crossings, illegal activities, prison camps, and the birth of a new nation.
A military farce from a rookie with over a hundred female pen pals.
During the Continuation War, a Finnish soldier fights in the trenches of the Eastern Front against the Soviet military. He experiences the harsh realities of war, military discipline, and army life. Based on a novel, the movie explores the dark humor and brutal circumstances faced by soldiers on the frontline.