Unknown Soldier

2018, Show

The Unknown Soldier miniseries expands the story of the 2017 film of the same name. The World War II series based on Väinö Linna's classic novel closely follows a machine gun company of the Finnish Army on the Karelian front during the Continuation War between Finland and the Soviet Union, from mobilization in 1941 to the Moscow Armistice in 1944. It's a story about how camaraderie, humor, and a desire to survive connect men on their journey. War upends the lives of both the individual soldiers and those left on the home front, and leaves its mark on the entire nation.

Country: Finland

Cast:

Pirkka-Pekka Petelius,

Aku Hirviniemi,

Joonas Saartamo,

Jussi Vatanen

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Episodes

Season 1

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8.5

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Lollo Hernander

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Otroligt välgjord och trogen boken.

1 year ago

Stephanie Louise Elaine Heinz

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Mycket bra filmatisering av boken, en av få filmer som följer boken så väl.

7 months ago

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In the midst of World War II, a group of Finnish soldiers must confront the harsh realities of war as they fight against the Soviet Union. Through their deployment, they experience the brutal intensity of combat, but also form strong bonds with each other. As the conflict rages on, it becomes clear that the war is not just a battle between nations, but also a test of human endurance and morality. The company's ranks dwindle, and tensions rise, but their reliance on one another becomes both their biggest weakness and greatest strength. Based on Väinö Linna's classic novel, "Unknown Soldier" is a gripping miniseries that explores the unspoken struggles of war and its impact on individuals and a nation.

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