Friends, Comrades 1990
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56 Reviews
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Gummy
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SplatThe boisterous good humor of Jurmala, the nickel-mine owner, is, if anything, only barely dented by the raging battles in Finland before, during and after World War Two. In fact, everywhere he goes, he meets prospective customers on all sides of the conflict with his all-inclusive greeting "Friends, Comrades." Indeed, the resource he is wrenching from the earth's bowels is necessary to all forms of industrial activity, and is especially necessary for military applications. Thus, he has no reason to fear that he will ever run out of customers. This doesn't prevent him from using every possible means to entice them. At home, his relationship with his wife is not so prosperous, and they resort to some extraordinary means to try and keep on an even keel.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Arno Jurmala
as Lisa Jurmala
as Jaunkahns
as Kaakamo
as Ulla Kaakamo
as Jopi Kaakamo (Young)
as Jopi Kaakamo (Adult)
as Lisma
as Igumeni
as Manfred Horst
Director:
Writer:
Joni Skiftesvik, Rauni Mollberg
Stars:
Mikk Mikiver, Stina Ekblad, Hannu Lauri, Paavo Liski, Tuire Salenius, Ilkka Rosma, Kare Eskola, Tapio Aarre-Ahtio, Rein Aren, Oto Ševčík,
Genres:
Drama,War,History
Release Date:
1990 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
132 min
MMPA Rating:
None
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
Friends, Comrades
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
Cast
as Arno Jurmala
as Lisa Jurmala
as Jaunkahns
as Kaakamo
as Ulla Kaakamo
as Jopi Kaakamo (Young)
as Jopi Kaakamo (Adult)
as Lisma
as Igumeni
as Manfred Horst
as Pavlovski
as Rouva Pavlovski
as Pavlovski's Adjutant
as Liljeroos
as Margit Liljeroos
as Kane
as Rouva Kane
as Jane Kane
as Manager Eskeland
as Eskeland's Secretary
as Colonel Camino
as Cabral
as Akira
as Akira's Secretary
as Housing Manager Blom
as Mrs. Blom
as Lieutenant Colonel Mosku
as Oula
as Peder
as Diver
as Chief Steward Kataja
as Healer
as Olga
as Olga's Child
as Maatuska
as Teacher
as Pianist Monk
as Chef
as Cook
as Maid Marju
as Maid Maarit
as Madam
as Happy Girl
as Happy Girl
as Happy Girl
as Happy Girl
as Happy Girl
as Happy Girl
as Merchant Pukki
as Official
as Kikkeli-Alma
as Rohjo
as Rohjo
as Journalist
as Journalist
as Journalist
as Journalist
as Journalist
as Journalist
as Journalist
as Engineer Raimo Seeste
as Ringmaster
as Pole Dancer
as Pole Dancer
as Magical Girl
as Miner
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