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Spy from a Distance

20245.3 / 1089 min

Documentary

Overview

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.

Cast

Joonas Saartamo

Self

Mikko Porvali

Matti Saartamo

Mika Wist

Enrico Annus

Jouko Korhonen

Kira Gyllenbögel

Jari Koponen

Pirjo Tuhkasaari

Heidi Ruotsalainen

Raija Ylönen-Peltonen

Crew

Ari Matikainen

Director

Ari Matikainen

Screenplay

Mikko Porvali

Screenplay

Ari Matikainen

Producer

Matti Näränen

Editor

Kata Launonen

Makeup Designer

Ida Karoskoski

Line Producer

Katja Koivisto

Line Producer

Tuomo Hutri

Director of Photography

Janne Laine

Sound Designer

Ardo Ran Varres

Music

Janne Niskala

Additional Camera

Hannu-Pekka Vitikainen

Additional Camera

Tuukka Uusitalo

Additional Camera