
Unknown Soldier
Finland, behold, thy daylight now is dawning.
Directed by Aku Louhimies
Produced by SCOPE Pictures, Elokuvaosakeyhtiö Suomi 2017
A grim, unflinching portrait of ordinary soldiers enduring the grinding brutality of the Continuation War, grounded in historical specificity and the bonds forged under fire.
The film follows Finnish army machine gun company in Continuation War against Soviet Union, 1941–1944. Based on Väinö Linna's best selling novel Tuntematon Sotilas (The Unknown Soldier) and the novel's uncensored version, Sotaromaani (A War Novel).
Questions people ask
Is Unknown Soldier sad? Yes, very. More sad than 91% of films.
Is Unknown Soldier violent? Yes. More violent than 83% of films.
Is Unknown Soldier easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 74% of films.
Does Unknown Soldier end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 70% of films.
Is Unknown Soldier scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 61% of films.
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Cinnamon Score
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Familiar shape, done well.
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How much more it delivers than it promises
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Ensemble
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Like Unknown Soldier
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Unknown Soldier
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Unknown Soldier, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Unknown Soldier, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Unknown Soldier, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.





























































