TV series
The Winter War
1991, Finnish. Created by Pekka Parikka.
After Nazi Germany invades Poland in September 1939, Russia attacks Finland two months later. Finnish reservists leave home and go to war. Brothers Martti and Paavo Hakala, farmers from the municipality of Kauhava in the province of Pohjanmaa/Ostrobothnia, serve in a Finnish platoon. A five-part television miniseries extension of Pekka Parikka's 1989 film of the same name.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 5
- Episode length
- 55 min
- Status
- Ended in 1991
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Latest episode
S1 E5: Episode 5
Aired 18 December 1991
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Pekka ParikkaCreator
- Taneli MäkeläMartti Hakala · 5 ep
- Vesa VierikkoJussi Kantola · 5 ep
- Timo TorikkaPentti Saari · 5 ep
- Esko KoveroJuho ”Jussi” Pernaa · 5 ep
- Antti RaivioErkki Somppi · 5 ep
- Martti SuosaloArvi Huhtala · 5 ep
- Markku HuhtamoAatos Laitila · 5 ep
- Matti OnnismaaVeikko Korpela · 5 ep
- Tomi SalmelaMatti Ylinen · 5 ep
- Samuli EdelmannMauri Haapasalo · 5 ep
- Vesa MäkeläYrjö Haavisto · 5 ep
- Aarno Sulkanenkapteeni Sihvo · 5 ep
Details
- First aired
- 20 November 1991
- Last aired
- 18 December 1991
- Original title
- Talvisota
- Language
- Finnish
- Country
- Finland
- Type
- Miniseries
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The Winter War: quick answers
Is The Winter War worth watching?
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How many seasons of The Winter War are there?
The Winter War has 1 season and 5 episodes, about 55 minutes each.
Is The Winter War finished?
Yes. The Winter War ended in 1991, so you can watch the whole story.
Is The Winter War suitable for kids?
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What shows are like The Winter War?
If you liked The Winter War, try War and Remembrance, The Tattooist of Auschwitz, Band of Brothers.
Who created The Winter War?
The Winter War was created by Pekka Parikka and stars Taneli Mäkelä, Vesa Vierikko, Timo Torikka.