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Tears of April

2008Movie1 h 56 min

DramaRomance
59
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Rotten Tomatoes–54%

A nerve-racking, deeply moving romance movie about history and war, with standout performances and world-building.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood · graphic violence bothers you

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Story

There is civil war in Finland between "Whites" and "Reds". A woman soldier of the Reds is captured by the Whites. She is ordered to be executed. A lieutenant is enforced into a homosexual relationship with his commanding officer to save the Red female with whom he is infatuated.

Feels like

  • Brutal War Drama
  • Historical Tragedy
  • Psychological Thriller
  • Moral Dilemma
  • Finnish Civil War
  • Coercion and Sacrifice
  • Bleak & Intense
  • Character-Driven
  • Unconventional Romance
  • Social Commentary

Cast

12 of 12

Crew

Directed by
Aku Louhimies
Written by
Jari Rantala, Leena Lander
Produced by
Aleksi Bardy
Music by
Pessi Levanto

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Facts

August 29, 2008 · 1 h 56 min · Violence, Sexual Content, Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language

Released
August 29, 2008
Runtime
1 h 56 min
Content
Violence, Sexual Content, Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language
Genres
Romance, Drama, War
Original language
Finnish
Also spoken
German, Russian
Made in
Finland, Germany, Greece
Available in
1 country
Keywords
based on novel or book

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Tears of April?"

Questions about Tears of April

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Where can I stream Tears of April?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is Tears of April worth watching?

59
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59 (IMDb 6.5).

Is Tears of April good for date night?

Partner WatchAdultsFriends NightSolo Watch

It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 7 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Will I feel good after watching Tears of April?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 9 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.

Is Tears of April in English?

FinnishGermanRussian

No, it was made in Finnish, with some German and Russian.