Promise (2005)
A Finnish war drama following three young Lotta Svärd volunteers whose lives are irrevocably shaped by the Second World War.
Promise - Movie Information
Promise - Plot
The film tells about members of Finnish women's Lotta Service during the Second World War through the eyes of three young women.
Promise - Trailer
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Story of three Lottas
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Promise - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Ilkka Vanne
Main Cast
- Laura Birn
- Karoliina Vanne
- Pertti Sveholm
- Miitta Sorvali
- Juhani Laitala
- Hanna Lekander
- Jenni Kokander
- Hannele Laaksonen
- Turkka Mastomäki
- Hannes Suominen
Producers
- Asko Apajalahti
Promise - FAQs
What is Promise (2005) about?
Promise follows three young Finnish women serving in the Lotta Svärd, a voluntary women's auxiliary organization, during the Second World War. The film explores their personal sacrifices, relationships, and resilience as they support the Finnish war effort amid the hardships of wartime.
Is Promise based on a true story?
While Promise is a fictional narrative, it is firmly grounded in historical reality. The Lotta Svärd was a genuine Finnish women's auxiliary organization that played a vital role during the Winter War and Continuation War, making the film's events and atmosphere historically authentic.
Who are the main actors in Promise?
The film stars Laura Birn as Mona Moisio and Karoliina Vanne as Anna Moisio, alongside Pertti Sveholm, Miitta Sorvali, Juhani Laitala, Hanna Lekander, Jenni Kokander, Hannele Laaksonen, Turkka Mastomäki, and Hannes Suominen.
What was the Lotta Svärd organization depicted in Promise?
The Lotta Svärd was a Finnish voluntary women's paramilitary organization founded in 1920. During World War II it mobilized over 200,000 women who served in medical, communications, and supply roles, freeing men for frontline combat. It was one of the largest women's auxiliary organizations in the world.
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Who directed the Finnish war film Promise?
Promise was directed by Ilkka Vanne, a Finnish filmmaker. The film was produced by Fantasiafilmi and released in Finland on December 2, 2005. Notably, lead actress Karoliina Vanne shares the director's surname, suggesting a family connection within the production.
How long is the film Promise (2005)?
Promise has a runtime of 112 minutes, approximately 1 hour and 52 minutes. The film was released in Finland on December 2, 2005, with a K-12 age classification, indicating it is suitable for viewers aged 12 and above.
What are films similar to Promise (2005)?
If you enjoyed Promise, you may also appreciate Stalingrad (1993), Enemy at the Gates (2001), Nowhere in Africa (2001), Closely Watched Trains (1966), Antonia's Line (1995), and Judgment at Nuremberg (1961), all of which explore wartime human experience with dramatic depth.
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