The Battle of Näsilinna 1918

The Battle of Näsilinna 1918

2012 · 70 min · ★ 5.0 · War, Drama, History

Depicting the Finnish Civil War from the White army's point of view. Lieutenant Melin's soldiers mission is to penetrate the heart of the city and overtake the Nasilinna Palace from the Reds.

Directed by Claes Olsson · Written by Robert Alftan

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