Storyline

At the close of Axis-aligned Finland's involvement in World War II, pacifist Finnish soldier Veikko (Ville Haapasalo) is trussed to a wilderness rock formation as punishment for desertion. Nearby, Soviet Capt. Ivan (Viktor Bychkov), en route to his trial for treason, survives the bombing of his transport. Anni (Anni-Kristiina Juuso), a local Sami woman, comes to the aid of both men, and an unlikely relationship is forged as three lonely souls attempt to survive the long winter.

Plot Keywords

soldier, pacifist, traitor, captain, woman, charming, emotional, offbeat, finland, wilderness, farm, cliff, unlikely friendship, world war ii, love triangle, culture clash, survival, pacifism, rivalry, rescue, love, transformation, 1940s

Short Review

Rogozhkin brings a needed sense of humanity to this well-realized war film.

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