Lapland War
Lapin sota
Synopsis
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.
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Volker Bruch
Peter Franzén
Sannah Nedergård
Dominic Raacke
Generaloberst Lothar Rendulić
Luukas Niskanen
Heikki Ojala
Pyry Kähkönen
Arvo Ketola
Hilma Kotkaniemi
Irene
Ronja Kuoppamäki
Eva
Amelie Blauberg
Kaarina
Frits Soetmann
German Officer
Onni Parviainen
Rasvala
Emma Kilpimaa
Hilkka
Petteri Summanen
Staff Sergeant
Akseli Reimaluoto
Päkkilä
Juha Pihanen
Colonel Willamo
Aino Louhimies
Elvi
Elli Arstila
Liisa
Tommi Närvänen
Carl
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Aku Louhimies
- Screenplay & Story
- Antti Tuuri, Aku Louhimies
- Original Score
- Lasse Enersen
- Original Title
- Lapin sota
- Country of Origin
- Finland, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- English, Finnish, German, Russian, Swedish
- Runtime
- 2h 35m
- Production Studios
- Backmann & Hoderoff
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Aku Louhimies
Antti Tuuri, Aku Louhimies
Lasse Enersen
Andrei Alén, Aku Louhimies, Kiira Tiainen, Mikko Tenhunen
Department Leadership Roster
Aku Louhimies
Director
Antti Tuuri
Writer
Aku Louhimies
Writer
Andrei Alén
Producer
Aku Louhimies
Producer
Kiira Tiainen
Producer
Mikko Tenhunen
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lapland War
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Lapland War about?
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.
Who directed Lapland War?
Lapland War was directed by Aku Louhimies.
Who stars in Lapland War?
The principal cast of Lapland War includes Volker Bruch, Peter Franzén, Sannah Nedergård, Dominic Raacke, Luukas Niskanen.
When was Lapland War released and how long is it?
Lapland War was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 2h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Lapland War?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Lapland War was composed by Lasse Enersen.
Is Lapland War based on a book or true story?
Lapland War is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Antti Tuuri".