# Unknown Soldier (2017)

> A Finnish infantry unit’s march through the Continuation War becomes a grim, intimate portrait of camaraderie, sacrifice, and the futility of military glory.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/266798

## Facts

- Runtime: 179 min
- Genres: War, Drama
- Director: Aku Louhimies
- Cast: Eero Aho, Johannes Holopainen, Jussi Vatanen, Aku Hirviniemi, Hannes Suominen, Arttu Kapulainen, Paula Vesala, Samuli Vauramo
- TMDB rating: 7.4/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4065552/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: extreme
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: graphic
- Mood: grim, gritty, somber, serious movie night, historical film marathon

## Synopsis

A gripping portrayal of camaraderie and sacrifice amidst the chaos of war.

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