---
title: "Sisu"
year: 2022
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/sisu-2022"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 840326
imdb_id: "tt14846026"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 91
community_rating: 7.4
vote_count: 2885
content_rating: "R"
---

# Sisu (2022) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/sisu-2022

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The film "Sisu" is a 2022 production that takes place in the Lapland wilderness. The story revolves around an ex-soldier who discovers gold in the area. The individual then attempts to transport the gold to the city, but their plans are disrupted by the presence of German soldiers. These soldiers are led by a brutal SS officer. The SS officer and his team engage in a confrontation with the ex-soldier, resulting in a battle. The film's setting and plot are centered around the conflict between the ex-soldier and the German soldiers in the wilderness. The production is notable for its depiction of a tense and violent encounter between the two groups. The story is set against the backdrop of the Lapland wilderness, highlighting the harsh environment in which the conflict takes place.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A lone ex-soldier battles ruthless Nazis over hidden gold in frozen wilderness."

### Why Watch
- relentless high‑octane action
- stark Finnish wilderness backdrop
- stylish grindhouse violence

### Caveats & Content Note
- extremely graphic gore
- lean narrative focus
- Tone & Suitability: The film is extremely violent and gory, intended for mature audiences only.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: action, war, gritty, gory, intense

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | YouTube TV, MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | Channel 4 | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Hollywood Suite, Club Illico, Hollywood Suite Amazon Channel | None | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| **Australia (AU)** | Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel | None | JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Jalmari Helander
- **Networks / Studios**: Subzero Film Entertainment, Good Chaos, Stage 6 Films

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Jorma Tommila** as *Aatami*
- **Aksel Hennie** as *Bruno*
- **Jack Doolan** as *Wolf*
- **Mimosa Willamo** as *Aino*
- **Onni Tommila** as *Schütze*
- **Tatu Sinisalo** as *SS Soldier 1*
- **Wilhelm Enckell** as *SS Soldier 3*
- **Vincent Willestrand** as *SS Soldier 4*
- **Arttu Kapulainen** as *Rower*
- **Elina Saarela** as *Saara*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What genre does Sisu belong to?
Sisu is an action‑war thriller with grindhouse‑style violence.

### Q: Who wrote and directed the movie?
It was written and directed by Jalmari Helander.

### Q: When was the film released?
Sisu premiered in 2022 and opened in the United States on April 28, 2023.

### Q: How long is the runtime?
The picture runs approximately 1 hour and 31 minutes.

### Q: What is the basic premise?
An ex‑soldier who discovers gold in the Lapland wilderness is pursued by German soldiers led by an SS officer.

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