Synopsis
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.
Spy from a Distance (2024) is a 1h 29min documentary feature film by Ari Matikainen. The secret past of a World War II-era intelligence officer comes to light when his grandson, actor Joonas Saartamo, b...
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| Theatrical | Finland | November 15, 2024 |
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| Director | Ari Matikainen |
| 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 |
| Screenplay | Ari Matikainen, Mikko Porvali |
| Producer | Ari Matikainen |
| Cinematography | Tuomo Hutri |
| Editing | Matti Näränen |
| Sound | Janne Laine |
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| TMDB | 1276135 |
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