
The Boys
When Continuation War started in Summer 1941, German soldiers arrived to Oulu. With their charm they conquered women and town boys. Finnish boys communicated with them on many levels: had trades, worked as interpreters, rotated business, spied on German love adventures and fought with each other about the favor of soldiers. In autumn 1944, the war was ending. Germans left Oulu by leaving behind fragile relationships, bastard kids and unfinished businesses. The most shocking of all was the faith of young Jake...
Release Date: 1962-11-02
Drama
War
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Casts

Vesa-Matti Loiri
as Jaakko 'Jake' Hoikka

Liisa Nevalainen
as Jake's Mother

Kauko Helovirta
as Fritz Mayer

Olavi Ahonen
as Pisa

Artturi Laakso
as Toikka

Pentti Saares
as Jake's Father

Kaarlo Wilska
as (uncredited)

Matti Pellonpää
as Schoolboy (uncredited)