Sisu is a 2022 Finnish action war film. The story follows a solitary prospector in the Lapland wilderness during World War II who discovers a gold deposit and must battle a squadron of Nazi soldiers who steal his loot. It is known for its extreme violence, black humor, and themes of resilience. It was released on January 27, 2023, in Finland and April 28, 2023, in the United States. As of late 2024, it is available to stream on Hulu.
- Jalmari Helander (Director)
- Jorma Tommila as Aatami Korpi
- Aksel Hennie as SS Obersturmführer Bruno Heldorf
- Jack Doolan as SS-Scharführer Wolf
- Mimosa Willamo as Aino
- Onni Tommila as Schütze-Boy
Sisu received generally positive reviews.
- IMDb: 6.9/10
- Rotten Tomatoes: 94% Tomatometer, 87% Audience Score
- Metacritic: 68/100
The film had a relatively modest box office performance, grossing approximately $14.7 million worldwide against a budget of around $6 million. Awards and nominations include a nomination for Best Visual Effects at the Saturn Awards.
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