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The Boys 1962

Status
Released
Runtime
106 minutes
Director
Mikko Niskanen
Network
Suomen Filmiteollisuus
★ TMDB users: 6.8/10 DramaWar Released
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What is The Boys?

The Boys is a film first released in 1962. Catalogued under Drama, War.

Type
Film
Year
1962
Status
Released
Runtime
106 minutes
Release date
Nov 2, 1962
Studios
Suomen Filmiteollisuus
Genres
Drama, War
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Rating
★ TMDB users: 6.8/10
Episode runtime
~106 minutes
Status
Released
Network
Suomen Filmiteollisuus

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Overview

The Boys is a film first released in 1962. Catalogued under Drama, War. Produced and broadcast by Suomen Filmiteollisuus. Current status: Released.

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Should you watch it?

“German soldiers arrive in Oulu during the Continuation War, changing the lives of local boys.”

Reasons to watch
  • Explores a historical wartime setting
  • Examines complex relationships between locals and soldiers
Keep in mind
  • Contains shocking events regarding a young character
  • Involves sensitive wartime themes

Watch it if you are interested in historical drama films dealing with wartime settings.

The film deals with wartime themes and shocking events involving young people.

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When is the film set?

The film is set during the Continuation War, beginning in the summer of 1941 and ending in autumn 1944.

Where does the story take place?

The story takes place in the town of Oulu.

Who arrives in the town at the start of the story?

German soldiers arrive in Oulu after the Continuation War starts.

How do the local boys interact with the soldiers?

Finnish boys communicate with the soldiers on many levels, including having trades, working as interpreters, rotating business, and spying.

What happens when the war ends?

Germans leave Oulu in autumn 1944, leaving behind fragile relationships, bastard children, and unfinished businesses.

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