Tears of April (2008)

There is civil war in Finland. Between whites vs reds. A woman soldier of reds is captured by the whites. She is ordered to be executed.

Director:

Aku Louhimies

Writers:

Leena Lander (novel), Jari Olavi Rantala (screenplay)

Stars:

Samuel Vauramo, Pihla Viitala, Eero Aho

3 wins & 2 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Samuel Vauramo	...	Aaro Harjula (as Samuli Vauramo)
Pihla Viitala	...	Miina Malin
Eero Aho	...	Emil Hallenberg
Eemeli Louhimies	...	Eino
Miina Maasola	...	Martta
Riina Maidre	...	Beata Hallenberg
Sulevi Peltola	...	Konsta
Oskar Pöysti	...	Paasonen
Mikko Kouki	...	Vääpeli
Janne Virtanen	...	Jääkäriluutnantti
Robert Hedengren	...	Valkokaartilainen
Viktor Idman	...	Valkokaartilainen
Miska Kaukonen	...	Valkokaartilainen
Ilkka Heiskanen	...	Frans Rapola
Riitta Salminen	...	Saara Rapola

Storyline

There is civil war in Finland. Between whites vs reds. A woman soldier of reds is captured by the whites. She is ordered to be executed.

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Plot Keywords:

female protagonist | foot chase | falling in love | drinking alcohol | cigarette smoking | 

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Genres:

Drama | Romance | War

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Did You Know?

Quotes

Emil Hallenberg: Aaro, would you dance with me... like soldier dances with another soldier.
[They start dancing]
Emil Hallenberg: Would you sleep with me tonight, but not like soldier sleeps with another soldier.

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Soundtracks

Gymnopedie No. 1
Written by Erik Satie
Performed by Kirka Sainio

User Reviews

Story telling a part of a Finnish history few are aware of

A great film depicting a relationship by encounter in the middle of a civil war. I had no idea before this movie that Finland had a civil war, or that the reds had women battalions. Reprisals were severe and brutal and rape as a weapon of war utilised. Amongst all the trauma real character development and well made complexities of how nothing is as it may first be seen. This movie is one that will keep those viewers who like historical side interested along with those that look for the romance, relationship dramas.

Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

Finland Germany Greece

Language:

Finnish German Russian

Release Date:

29 August 2008 (Finland)

Also Known As:

Käsky.

Filming Locations:

Brinkhall Manor, Kakskerta, Turku, Finland

Box Office

Budget:

EUR1,500,000 (estimated)

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$326,496

Company Credits

Production Co:

2/35, Helsinki-Filmi, Mogador Film

Technical Specs

Runtime:

110 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1