Unknown Soldier
Series Overview
The Unknown Soldier miniseries expands the story of the 2017 film of the same name. The World War II series based on Väinö Linna's classic novel closely follows a machine gun company of the Finnish Army on the Karelian front during the Continuation War between Finland and the Soviet Union, from mobilization in 1941 to the Moscow Armistice in 1944. It's a story about how camaraderie, humor, and a desire to survive connect men on their journey. War upends the lives of both the individual soldiers and those left on the home front, and leaves its mark on the entire nation.
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1 Season • 5 Episodes
55 min per episode
2018 – 2018
Premiered: Sun, Dec 30, 2018
Aku LouhimiesLatest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 5: “Part 5: A Benevolent Sun”
The Finns lose their defensive positions one after another against an overpowering enemy force. The chaos of retreat takes its toll on the troops. Finally, peace is declared - but war has left its mark on individuals as well as the nation.
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Cast & Creators
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Eero Aho
Rokka
Jussi Vatanen
Koskela
Aku Hirviniemi
Hietanen
Johannes Holopainen
Kariluoto
Hannes Suominen
Vanhala
Arttu Kapulainen
Susi
Max Ovaska
Määttä
Vincent Willestrand
Sihvonen
Severi Saarinen
Lehto
Eino Heiskanen
Riitaoja
Jarkko Lahti
Viirilä
Akseli Kouki
Salo
Paula Vesala
Lyyti
Marketta Tikkanen
Sirkka
Samuli Vauramo
Lammio
Eemeli Louhimies
Asumaniemi
Joonas Saartamo
Lahtinen
Elias Gould
Ukkola
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Aku Louhimies
Aku Louhimies, Jari Rantala, Väinö Linna
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Aku Louhimies
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Jari Rantala
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What is Unknown Soldier about?
The Unknown Soldier miniseries expands the story of the 2017 film of the same name. The World War II series based on Väinö Linna's classic novel closely follows a machine gun company of the Finnish Army on the Karelian front during the Continuation War between Finland and the Soviet Union, from mobilization in 1941 to the Moscow Armistice in 1944. It's a story about how camaraderie, humor, and a desire to survive connect men on their journey. War upends the lives of both the individual soldiers and those left on the home front, and leaves its mark on the entire nation.
How many seasons does Unknown Soldier have?
Unknown Soldier comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Unknown Soldier?
Key cast members in Unknown Soldier include Eero Aho, Jussi Vatanen, Aku Hirviniemi, Johannes Holopainen, Hannes Suominen.
Who created or directed Unknown Soldier?
Unknown Soldier was developed and directed by Aku Louhimies.