Ambush
Rukajärven tie
“Whatever happens to you in this war, I will wait for you...”
Synopsis
It is the summer of 1941 and the Finnish army has been mobilized along the border with Russia. A platoon led by Lt. Eero Perkola is waiting for orders to go on the offensive. The platoon receives orders for a recon mission through the wilderness around the Lieksa lake to search for possible Russian defensive positions.
Top Cast
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Peter Franzén
Eero Perkola
Irina Björklund
Kaarina Vainikainen
Kari Heiskanen
Lance Corporal Jussi Lukkari
Kari Väänänen
Corporal Tauno Snicker
Tommi Eronen
Private Simo Karppinen
Taisto Reimaluoto
Corporal Unto Saarinen
Pekka Heikkinen
Corporal Evert Rönkkö
Pekka Huotari
Private Martti Raassina
Tero Jartti
Private Moilanen
Rauno Juvonen
Private Hämäläinen
Arttu Kapulainen
Private Ville Snicker
Aku Laitinen
Private Knihti
Petri Manninen
Private Ahti Heikkinen
Kristo Salminen
Private Kukkonen
Kari-Pekka Toivonen
Private Leinonen
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 5, 2002
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Olli Saarela
- Screenplay & Story
- Antti Tuuri
- Original Score
- Tuomas Kantelinen
- Original Title
- Rukajärven tie
- Country of Origin
- Finland
- Spoken Languages
- Finnish
- Runtime
- 2h 3m
- Production Studios
- MRP Matila Röhr Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Olli Saarela
Antti Tuuri
Tuomas Kantelinen
Kjell Lagerroos
Jukka Nykänen
Ilkka Matila, Marko Röhr
Department Leadership Roster
Antti Tuuri
Writer
Olli Saarela
Director
Ilkka Matila
Producer
Marko Röhr
Producer
Kjell Lagerroos
Director of Photography
Jukka Nykänen
Editor
Tuomas Kantelinen
Original Music Composer
Pertti Hilkamo
Production Design
Anu Pirilä
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Ambush.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ambush
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Ambush about?
It is the summer of 1941 and the Finnish army has been mobilized along the border with Russia. A platoon led by Lt. Eero Perkola is waiting for orders to go on the offensive. The platoon receives orders for a recon mission through the wilderness around the Lieksa lake to search for possible Russian defensive positions.
Who directed Ambush?
Ambush was directed by Olli Saarela.
Who stars in Ambush?
The principal cast of Ambush includes Peter Franzén, Irina Björklund, Kari Heiskanen, Kari Väänänen, Tommi Eronen.
When was Ambush released and how long is it?
Ambush was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 2h 3m.
Who composed the musical score for Ambush?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ambush was composed by Tuomas Kantelinen.