Lapland War
October 23, 2026·2h 35min
DramaHistoryWar
155 min · Drama, History, War · Directed by Aku Louhimies · Starring Peter Franzén, Luukas Niskanen, Sannah Nedergård
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.
Director:Aku LouhimiesCast:Peter Franzén, Luukas Niskanen, Sannah Nedergård, Volker Bruch,
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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Original Title
Lapin sota
Status
Released
Release Date
10/23/2026
Original Language
Finnish
Production Country
Finland, Germany
Budget
$5,200,000.00
