Kukushka(2002)

, a Finnish sniper and pacifist, is chained to a rock by his own SS unit as a "cuckoo" (a suicide sniper). Dressed in a German uniform, he is left to die or be shot by the advancing Soviets.

sees Veikko as a "fascist" murderer because of his uniform, unaware that Veikko was a prisoner. Kukushka(2002)

, a weary Soviet Army captain, is being transported to a court-martial after being falsely accused of treason. His transport is destroyed by a stray bomb, leaving him badly wounded. , a Finnish sniper and pacifist, is chained

Because they cannot communicate through words, their interactions become a comedy of errors and a drama of deep-seated suspicion. Ivan spends most of his recovery plotting to kill the "Finnish Nazi," while Veikko spends his time trying to help around the farm and convince Ivan he isn't a threat. The Common Ground , a weary Soviet Army captain, is being

, a Finnish sniper and pacifist, is chained to a rock by his own SS unit as a "cuckoo" (a suicide sniper). Dressed in a German uniform, he is left to die or be shot by the advancing Soviets.

sees Veikko as a "fascist" murderer because of his uniform, unaware that Veikko was a prisoner.

, a weary Soviet Army captain, is being transported to a court-martial after being falsely accused of treason. His transport is destroyed by a stray bomb, leaving him badly wounded.