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202489 minPGdocumentary

5.3/ 10(3 ratings)• TMDB

Military Historical Events

Spy from a Distance

202489 minPGdocumentary

5.3/ 10(3 ratings)• TMDB

Joonas Saartamo explores his grandfather's role as a World War II intelligence officer, connecting historical military strategies to personal family legacies.

Military Historical Events

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Joonas Saartamo explores his grandfather's role as a World War II intelligence officer, connecting historical military strategies to personal family legacies.

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Ari Matikainendirector

Mikko Porvaliwriter

Ari Matikainenwriter

Joonas Saartamo

Joonas Saartamocast

Mikko Porvalicast

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Joonas Saartamo seeks to understand his grandfather, a World War II intelligence officer involved in long-range reconnaissance patrols. The film features interviews with military historians and experts who discuss the role of these patrols in wartime strategy. Saartamo connects his grandfather's wartime experiences to his family's legacy, revealing how historical events shape personal identities. Directed by Ari Matikainen, "Spy from a Distance" runs for 89 minutes and is produced in Finland.

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