8.0 / 10(1 votes)First Aired: 19911 Season

The Winter War

War & Politics Drama

Topics:#sibling relationship #miniseries #platoon #farmer #finland #shell shock #historical drama #red army #nsdap (nazi party)#1940s #1930s #class system

Series Overview

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.

Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.

EndedMiniseries

Original Network

Broadcast Syndication

Episodes & Seasons

1 Season • 5 Episodes

55 min per episode

Air Date Window

1991 – 1991

Premiered: Wed, Nov 20, 1991

Created By

Pekka Parikka

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Wed, Dec 18, 1991

Season 1, Episode 5: “Episode 5”

Seasons & Episodes Breakdown

Miniseries

5 Episodes →

Cast & Creators

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Taneli Mäkelä

Martti Hakala

Vesa Vierikko

Jussi Kantola

Timo Torikka

Pentti Saari

Esko Kovero

Juho ”Jussi” Pernaa

Antti Raivio

Erkki Somppi

Martti Suosalo

Arvi Huhtala

Markku Huhtamo

Aatos Laitila

Matti Onnismaa

Veikko Korpela

Tomi Salmela

Matti Ylinen

Samuli Edelmann

Mauri Haapasalo

Vesa Mäkelä

Yrjö Haavisto

Aarno Sulkanen

kapteeni Sihvo

Kari Kihlström

Jorma Potila

Esko Salminen

Matti Laurila

Eero Melasniemi

Eino Nisula

Ville Virtanen

Jaakko Rajala

Esko Nikkari

Yrjö ”Ylli” Alanen

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Pekka Parikka

Screenplay & Story

Antti Tuuri, Pekka Parikka

Producers

Marko Röhr

Department Leadership Roster

Antti Tuuri

Writer

Pekka Parikka

Director

Pekka Parikka

Writer

Marko Röhr

Producer

Production Stills & Gallery

Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Winter War.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Winter War

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What is The Winter War about?

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.

How many seasons does The Winter War have?

The Winter War comprises 1 season available to explore.

Who stars in The Winter War?

Key cast members in The Winter War include Taneli Mäkelä, Vesa Vierikko, Timo Torikka, Esko Kovero, Antti Raivio.

Who created or directed The Winter War?

The Winter War was developed and directed by Pekka Parikka.