Pohjantähti
1973, Finnish. Directed by Edvin Laine.
Jussi Koskela clears a plot of land for his family in the village of Pentinkulma in southern Häme. His son Akseli joins the Red Guard and takes part in the Civil War of 1918, at the end of which he is imprisoned. After his release, Akseli returns to Pentinkulma and tries to raise his family with his wife Elina, as well as acquire more land for his croft in a politically hostile environment. The Winter War and Continuation War take a heavy toll on the Koskela family, but despite this, life goes on.
- Runtime
- 3h 22m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Finnish
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- Released
- 9 February 1973
- Country
- Finland
- Written by
- Väinö Linna, Juha Nevalainen, Edvin Laine
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What Pohjantähti is based on
Pohjantähti is adapted from a novel.
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Pohjantähti runs 202 minutes (3h 22m).
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What movies are like Pohjantähti?
If you liked Pohjantähti, try Munich - The Edge of War, A Call to Spy, The Boy in the Woods.
Who directed Pohjantähti?
Pohjantähti (1973) was directed by Edvin Laine and stars Aarno Sulkanen, Titta Karakorpi, Risto Taulo.
What is Pohjantähti based on?
Pohjantähti is adapted from a novel.