The Midwife

“The Midwife” (originally titled ‘Kätilö’ in Finnish) is a romantic drama unfolding during World War II in Finland’s Lapland region, a significant European conflict zone of the era. Adapted from Katja Kettu’s acclaimed novel, the film centers on the passionate relationship between a midwife from Lapland and a Nazi SS officer, set amidst the Lapland War, where Finnish and German forces clashed in 1944-45. The narrative explores universal themes, delving into the triumphs of love and war, as well as the dismantling of societal class barriers.