The Boys

The Boys (1962) is a drama, war film directed by Mikko Niskanen rated 6.9/10.

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...

Cast

Pentti Tarkiainen

Ilmari 'Immu' Kaarela

Vesa-Matti Loiri

Jaakko 'Jake' Hoikka

Uti Saurio

Paavo 'Pate' Harju

Hannu Vironmäki

Matti Korpi

Markku Söderström

Urkki

Heikki Rissanen

Kaaleppi

Ilkka Liikanen

Martti

Martti Isosalo

Topi

Reima Eskelinen

Jorma Valtanen

Liisa Nevalainen

Jake's Mother

Kauko Helovirta

Fritz Mayer