directed by: Aku Louhimäki, year: 2017
actors: Eero Aho, Johannes Holopainen, Jussi Vatanen, Mikko Milonoff

An epic Finnish war drama based on Väinö Linna’s novel, Tuntematon sotilas follows a disparate company of conscripts through the Continuation War as they march, endure brutal combat, and confront deepening fear, camaraderie, and moral uncertainty. Directed with stark realism by Aku Louhimäinen, the film blends intimate character moments with large-scale battle sequences, portraying the cost of duty, loss, and the fragile line between heroism and survival.

War History, War Drama, Historical War Drama, Finnish Cinema, Anti War, Adaptation