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Land of Hope 2018

Status
Released
Runtime
108 minutes
Director
Markku Pölönen
Networks
Solar Films, Suomen Filmiteollisuus SF
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★ TMDB users: 6.9/10 from 61 votes HistoryDramaRomance Released
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What is Land of Hope?

Land of Hope, originally titled Oma maa, is a 2018 Finnish romantic drama film directed by Markku Polonen. The screenplay was written by Polonen and Antti Heikkinen.

Type
Film
Year
2018
Status
Released
Runtime
108 minutes
Release date
Oct 26, 2018
Original language
FI
Origin
Finland
Studios
Solar Films, Suomen Filmiteollisuus SF
Budget
$2,000,000
Genres
History, Drama, Romance
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Rating
★ TMDB users: 6.9/10 from 61 votes
Episode runtime
~108 minutes
Status
Released
Networks
Solar Films, Suomen Filmiteollisuus SF
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Land of Hope, originally titled Oma maa, is a 2018 Finnish romantic drama film directed by Markku Polonen. The screenplay was written by Polonen and Antti Heikkinen. The story is set between 1945 and 1952 and features Oona Airola as Anni Malmberg and Konsta Laakso as Veikko Naskali. Anni is a woman from a wealthy family accustomed to a secure life who falls in love with Veikko, a war invalid of the Continuation War. Leaving her past behind, Anni moves to the wild forests of northern Karelia to begin a new life as a pioneer on a settlement farm. While the couple experiences a positive start to their life together, their relationship faces significant challenges as fate intervenes to test their love and crush Anni’s dreams. The film has a runtime of one hour and 48 minutes and was released in Finland on October 26, 2018. It is categorized under the history, drama, and romance genres.

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Should you watch it?

“A wealthy woman abandons her privileged life to build a future with a war veteran in Karelia.”

Reasons to watch
  • Explores the stark transition from luxury to pioneer living.
  • Examines the resilience of love during post-war hardship.
  • Features a compelling narrative set against the backdrop of the Continuation War.
Keep in mind
  • The plot centers on heavy themes of fate and hardship which may feel emotionally taxing.

Watch it if you enjoy historical dramas that focus on personal sacrifice and the realities of frontier life.

The film maintains a serious, dramatic tone with a pacing that reflects the slow, arduous nature of pioneer settlement life.

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Streaming availability for Land of Hope can be checked through platforms like The Movie Database (TMDB).

Is this film worth watching?

The film is worth watching for those interested in historical dramas that emphasize character-driven narratives and the emotional complexities of post-war life.

What is the runtime of the film?

Land of Hope has a runtime of one hour and forty-eight minutes.

Is this a series or a standalone film?

Land of Hope is a standalone feature film released in 2018.

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