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Käsky

2008 | 116 min | K-16 | drama, romance, war

Recently returned to Finland from training in Germany, young jäger Aaro Harjula witnesses cruel events. As an idealist, he believes that he can promote legality and the realization of justice through his actions, so he reluctantly sets out to take the red female prisoner, Miina Malini, to a court he believes in. Miina and Jäger Harjula find themselves on a journey to a deserted island. Their shared experience changes and deepens their relationship. “The Court Martial” is Harjula’s coming-of-age story. The world, divided into good and evil, right and wrong, gains more nuances. Harjula meets the reputable Emil Hallenberg and believes that this man will surely make a fair decision regarding Miina.

Director:
Aku Louhimies

Starring:
Pihla Viitala
Samuli Vauramo
Eero Aho

The film was awarded the Jussi Award for Best Cinematography.

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About the movie

Subjects

  • history
  • social studies

Keywords

  • domestic
  • friendship
  • heroism
  • humanity
  • informational
  • sacrifice
  • survival
  • war
  • war trauma

Educational levels

  • high schools and vocational schools
  • middle schools

Genres

  • drama
  • romance
  • war

Playlists

  • based on a book
  • based on true events

Age limits

  • K-16

Awards

  • Jussi

Studios

  • Helsinki-filmi