Under the North Star

Under the North Star

2009 · 193 min · ★ 6.4 · Drama, History

Based on the novel by Väinö Linna, the story takes place during the time of the Finnish Civil War.

Directed by Timo Koivusalo · Written by Timo Koivusalo

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