Overview
- Jalmari Helander returns with a sequel to his 2022 cult action film, with Jorma Tommila again playing near-mythic avenger Aatami Korpi.
- Set in 1946 in Soviet-occupied Karelia, the story follows Korpi’s return to his former home as a ruthless Red Army officer, played by Stephen Lang, moves to stop him.
- Critics praise the choreography-forward combat, graphic yet precisely staged violence, and landscape-driven visuals that emphasize physical stakes.
- The runtime is a brisk roughly 90 minutes, with reviews noting efficient pacing and morally clear, high-octane set pieces.
- Early reception is favorable, including IndieWire’s Grade B and praise for Tommila’s stoic lead performance, ahead of Sony’s U.S. theatrical opening on November 21.