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Spy from a Distance (2024)

Original title: Tiedustelijat

2024-11-15 · 1h 29m · FI
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The secret past of a World War II-era intelligence officer comes to light when his grandson, actor Joonas Saartamo, begins to investigate his grandfather's activities as the leader of a long-range reconnaissance patrol. Meeting various experts along the way, Saartamo discovers a new insight into the crucial role of long-range reconnaissance patrols in war. He also realizes how strongly the weight of his grandfather's war experiences has been passed down from generation to generation, affecting him directly.

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Ari MatikainenDirector

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Joonas SaartamoJoonas SaartamoSelfMikko PorvaliMikko PorvaliMatti SaartamoMatti SaartamoMika WistMika WistEnrico AnnusEnrico AnnusJouko KorhonenJouko KorhonenKira GyllenbögelKira GyllenbögelJari KoponenJari KoponenPirjo TuhkasaariPirjo TuhkasaariHeidi RuotsalainenHeidi RuotsalainenRaija Ylönen-PeltonenRaija Ylönen-Peltonen

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What is Spy from a Distance about?

The secret past of a World War II-era intelligence officer comes to light when his grandson, actor Joonas Saartamo, begins to investigate his grandfather's activities as the leader of a long-range reconnaissance patrol. Meeting various experts along the way, Saartamo discovers a new insight into the crucial role of long-range reconnaissance patrols in war. He also realizes how strongly the weight of his grandfather's war experiences has been passed down from generation to generation, affecting him directly.

How long is Spy from a Distance?

Spy from a Distance has a runtime of 89 minutes.