A small, Finnish seaside town is preparing to celebrate midsummer's eve. An unknown enemy arrives and takes the entire area hostage.
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.
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.
During the Continuation War, a Finnish soldier struggles with war weariness and friendships while fighting on the Eastern Front.
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.
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.
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.
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.
During the final years of the World War II, Finnish sergeant Myllykoski and his fellow soldiers are forced to join the notorious Waffen-SS on a mission to find a mythical medieval chalice in the Soviet Union.
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.
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.
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.
After returning home from being a prisoner of war Viktor gets a job from his friend Rolf with whom he had served. The men trust each other until Viktor meets Rolf’s wife Astrid.
The story of a man raised in a boy's home and prison who doesn't conform to the rules and discipline of the military.
Set during the Second World War in the Finnish war zone.
Silent military propaganda film by Erkki Karu, later followed by the musical revue film Meidän poikamme merellä ("Our Boys at Sea", 1933) and Meidän poikamme ilmassa – me maassa ("Our Boys in the Air – and We on Land", 1934), both of them also directed by Karu. The film comes with a orchestral accompaniment arranged by Raine Ampuja in 2005, based on the original score by Lauri Näre and Emil Kauppi, which in turn was based on traditional Finnish military tunes.
A war movie that takes place in Finnish Karelia in 1944.