Pikkusisar

Nov 26 1999 N/A 1h 47m
Drama, Romance, War

Katri's husband has died in the Finnish Winter War. When the Continuation War begins, Katri volunteers to work in a Helsinki military hospital. She is courted by a patient, a poetry-reciting countryman bound to be released from service. In the same time, she dates old school friend Eero who even goes AWOL to be near her. As the war continues, Katri has to make difficult decisions about her life.

Plot

Katri's husband has died in the Finnish Winter War. When the Continuation War begins, Katri volunteers to work in a Helsinki military hospital. She is courted by a patient, a poetry-reciting countryman bound to be released from service. In the same time, she dates old school friend Eero who even goes AWOL to be near her. As the war continues, Katri has to make difficult decisions about her life.

Written by

Raija Talvio

Directed by

Taru Mäkelä

Cast

Vera Kiiskinen, Tarmo Ruubel, Kai Lehtinen

Crew

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Production Countries

Finland

Production Companies

Kinotar

Languages

suomi

Awards

1 win & 9 nominations

Scores
# of Votes
200
Average Rating
5.8 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA