Eight Deadly Shots (1972)

Eight Deadly Shots (1972) is a TV mini-series based on a true story. Set in a rural Finnish village, it delves into the life of a farmer and the challenges he faces with unemployment, poverty, and alcoholism. The story revolves around the protagonist's relationship with his alcoholic father, the seasonal changes in the village, and his struggles to make a living. As the plot progresses, the narrative touches upon religion, bootlegging, and the violent consequences of alcohol problems. With a melancholic and revenge-driven undertone, Eight Deadly Shots sheds light on the harsh reality of rural life in 1970s Finland and the impact of alcoholism on a large family.