HANCOCK -- The Finlandia University Finnish American Heritage Center Nordic Film Series continues Thursday, Oct. 11, with the documentary War Children. Showings are at both 2 p.m. and 6 p.m.
Released in 2003, War Children (Sotalapset) traces the fate of seven Finnish children who were evacuated to Sweden during World War II. Looking back, they tell of the pain of separation, the chaos of evacuation, the difficulty of adjusting to life in their new homeland and the renewed sadness of leaving Sweden to return to Finland .
The film is in Finnish with English subtitles. There is no admission charge, but donations are gratefully accepted.
The Finlandia University Finnish American Heritage Center is at 435 Quincy Street in downtown Hancock. For additional information, please call 906-487-7505.
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