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Release Year1962
Runtime1h 46m
LanguageGerman
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, War
Votes29
DirectorMikko Niskanen
WritersMikko Niskanen
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.9 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Boys
About The Boys
When Continuation War started in Summer 1941, German soldiers arrived to Oulu. With their charm they conquered women and town boys. Finnish boys communicated with them on many levels: had trades, worked as interpreters, rotated business, spied on German love adventures and fought with each other about the favor of soldiers. In autumn 1944, the war was ending. Germans left Oulu by leaving behind fragile relationships, bastard kids and unfinished businesses. The most shocking of all was the faith of young Jake...
Directed by Mikko Niskanen, The Boys leans on a strong ensemble — Pentti Tarkiainen, Vesa-Matti Loiri, Uti Saurio — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1962.
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