Shadow of the Eagle

Shadow of the Eagle

2005 · 118 min · ★ 4.4 · Drama, History, Romance

The story of a young poet who became a symbol for Finnish optimism and was subsequently forced underground during Tsar Nicholas II's oppressive dictatorship.

Directed by Timo Koivusalo · Written by Timo Koivusalo

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