The Battle of Näsilinna 1918 (2012)
Genre : War, Drama, History
Runtime : 1H 10M
Director : Claes Olsson
Synopsis
Depicting the Finnish Civil War from the White army's point of view. Lieutenant Melin's soldiers mission is to penetrate the heart of the city and overtake the Nasilinna Palace from the Reds.
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