Question 1

What unusual audio detail was verified by a wildlife enthusiast for this war film?

Accepted Answer

Actor and wildlife enthusiast Pirkka-Pekka Petelius verified that the background bird sounds were accurate for the time of year depicted in the film.

Question 2

What tragic accident occurred during filming involving horses?

Accepted Answer

An extra was killed when horses panicked due to on-set explosions and crushed them under a carriage; the actual footage appears in the film.

Question 3

Why were winter filming locations changed during production?

Accepted Answer

Winter scenes were moved from Vekaranjärvi, Kouvola to Kuhmo farther north because southern Finland lacked sufficient snow in winter 2016-17.

Question 4

How many different versions of this film were created?

Accepted Answer

Three versions: a 2-hour 59-minute Finnish cinema release, a 2-hour 13-minute international cut, and a 5-episode mini-series for YLE totaling about 4 hours.

Question 5

What box office achievement does this film hold in Finland?

Accepted Answer

It is the highest-grossing movie in Finland in the 21st century.

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