TV Standard: NTSC
Color: Color
Aspect Ratio(s): 16:9LB Cinemascope
Layers: single-sided/dual-layered

Credits:

Eero Aho,Johannes Holopainen,Jussi Vatanen,Aku Hirviniemi,Hannes Suominen,Aku Louhimies

Description:

The fierce battle of the unknown warriors returns. The original 180-minute version with 48 minutes of never-before-seen scenes in Japan! Unknown Soldier", a Finnish film depicting the "Continuation War" between Finland and the Soviet Union over territory during World War II, was released in Japan in 2019 and was a huge hit, winning many fans as a great war film. The film is now being released on BD as the "Original Director's Cut" version of the 180-minute film released in its native Finland, which includes 48 minutes of previously unreleased scenes. Characters and episodes not seen in the Japanese release version also appear in the BD version, making the story even more epic and profound. The film includes 48 minutes of never-before-seen scenes and nearly 70 minutes of making-of footage, including interviews with the cast and crew and production footage. The film was introduced on news programs and wide shows in Japan in conjunction with the controversy over Finland's application to join NATO due to the situation in Ukraine! A rare and valuable film that shows the relationship between Finland and Russia. The film was No. 1 at the box office for 7 consecutive weeks, beating out Hollywood blockbusters such as "Star Wars" and "Pirates of the Caribbean" to become the highest-grossing film in Finnish cinema history! The amount of explosives used in one take was certified as a Guinness World Record! A soul-stirring and powerful war action film made with all the power of Finnish film industry! The "Continuation War" between Finland and the Soviet Union - the "Winter War" - elaborately depicts Finland's revenge battle to regain lost ground after its defeat by the Soviet Union, from the soldiers' point of view.