The Unknown Soldier

The Unknown Soldier

1985 · 199 min · ★ 6.8 · Drama, War

Second silver screen adaption of the Finnish war book by Väinö Linna. The story is based on Linna's experiences as an infantry man in the Finnish army during the so called "Continuation War" (1941-1944).

Directed by Rauni Mollberg · Written by Rauni Mollberg

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