Tuntematon Sotilas (or Sotaromaani, if you're not a pleb) is one of the most famous novels in Finland. It has been made into a movie three times, and this one definitely beat the others. Louhimies greatly captures of overall feel of the novel and the things these brave men went through during the Continuation War. Characters are portrayed almost identical how the novel portrays them. Staying authentic to the novel wins a lot of points for me and this movie does it very well. There are some minor differences, but they do not change the plot or effect it in a major way.
Definitely one of the best movies that Finnish movie industry can offer you. If you have a change, there's a great 5 part series, adding even more to the movie, on Yle Areena.
Definitely one of the best movies that Finnish movie industry can offer you. If you have a change, there's a great 5 part series, adding even more to the movie, on Yle Areena.