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200393 minPG-13documentary

8.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

War Children

200393 minPG-13documentary

8.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Finnish children were evacuated to Sweden during World War II, highlighting their experiences and the impact of war on young lives.

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Finnish children were evacuated to Sweden during World War II, highlighting their experiences and the impact of war on young lives.

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Erja Dammertdirector

Erja Dammertwriter

Sirkka Artmancast

Riitta Grundel-Koskinencast

Jorma Haurucast

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Documentary about the Finnish children who were evacuated to Sweden during World War II.

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