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Lapua 1976 (2023)
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Genre: Drama
Country: Finland
Duration: 112 min.
Story:
On April 13th 1976, a devastating munitions factory accident shook the town of Lapua, Finland. Hundreds of kilograms of gunpowder ignited, causing an explosion that took the lives of 40 workers. Lapua 1976 tells a story of love, life, perseverance, grief and hope in the face of unbelievable calamity.
Style:
psychological, sentimental, serious, captivating, thrilling, historical drama, bleak, emotional, realistic, intense ...
Plot:
tragedy, grief, love, male female relationship, explosions, disaster, relationships, couples, love affair, female protagonist, boyfriend girlfriend relationship, tragic event, couple relations, massive explosion, survival, community, factory, aftermath, loss, resilience, mourning, trauma, family relations, perseverance, family drama ...
Time:
70s, year 1976
Place:
finland
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