The Boys

The Boys (1962)

Pojat

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...

Date of release
1962-11-02
TMDB
6.9 / 10 (29)
Runtime
1h 46m
Genres
Drama, War
Director
Mikko Niskanen

Casting

Interesting facts

  • Based on: Pojat
  • Filmed in: Oulu, Raksila, Oulu railway station, and Oulun Lyseon Lukio

The Boys is a 1962 Finnish war drama film directed by Mikko Niskanen. It is based on a 1958 novel of the same name by Paavo Rintala. It was entered into the 3rd Moscow International Film Festival. The second lead role, Jake, was played by 17-year-old Vesa-Matti Loiri, who received the Jussi Awards certificate of honor for his role as a young actor.

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