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The Cuckoo

What a nice WWII laff riot. Imagine a Russian, a Finn, and a young, nubile Lap woman hanging together in reindeer land to avoid the war.

This film is both humorous and touching as the three "survivors" constantly misunderstand each other's language and intentions--nearly leading to the death of one. They grow to accept and understand each other and finally the ex-soldiers depart to find their way home leaving behind an unexpected gift.

I particularly liked the Lap ritual of summoning the dying back from the road of death. It seemed to have a touch of "Seventh Seal" about it.

This is a must see if you have an interest in "wartime" films.



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Topic - The Cuckoo - albee33 20:48:36 04/13/04 (4)


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