Story Overview of Lapland War
Young soldier Heikki fights on the Karelian Isthmus alongside his friend Pauli. Arvo, recently released from prison, joins the company, challenging the others' views on war and duty with his worldview. The ceasefire raises hopes of returning home, but it soon becomes clear that Finland must turn against its former German allies in Lapland. At the same time, Saara, who works as a German interpreter in Rovaniemi, must choose her future: stay in Finland or flee to Germany with her beloved, Major Duisberg.
Lapland War Rating and Reception
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Lapland War Details and Cast
| Movie Name | Lapland War |
| Original Language | Fi |
| Spoken Language | English, suomi, Deutsch, Pусский, svenska |
| Release Date | 2026-10-23 |
| Runtime | 155 minutes |
| Country | Finland |
| Genres | Drama, History, War |
| Writer | Antti Tuuri, Aku Louhimies |
| Director | Aku Louhimies |
| Producer | Andrei Alén, Aku Louhimies, Kiira Tiainen, Mikko Tenhunen, Sirkka Rautiainen |
Lapland War Star Cast
| Peter Franzén | Military Priest Vainio |
| Luukas Niskanen | Heikki Ojala |
| Sannah Nedergård | Saara |
| Volker Bruch | Major Duisberg |
| Pyry Kähkönen | Arvo Ketola |
| Dominic Raacke | Generaloberst Lothar Rendulić |
| Olli Rahkonen | Ilola |
| Hilma Kotkaniemi | Irene |
| Ronja Orasta | Eva |
| Emma Kilpimaa | Hilkka |
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Our Review of Lapland War
'Lapland War' delivers a mixed drama experience, combining drama, history, war. Released on 2026-10-23, this 155-minute film by Aku Louhimies has notable moments but lacks consistency. With performances by Peter Franzén, Luukas Niskanen, Sannah Nedergård, it’s worth a look for drama fans.
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