The Legend Continues
Set one year after the events of the first film, SISU 2 finds former Finnish commando Aatami Korpi (played by Jorma Tommila) living a quiet life in the remote Lapland wilderness after his one-man rampage against the Nazis. But peace is short-lived.
When a ruthless international mining corporation—backed by mercenaries and corrupt officials—invades his homeland to exploit its resources, Aatami is forced to rise again. What begins as a defense of land and legacy becomes a personal war against a new breed of enemies. The result? A trail of blood, fire, and gold across frozen landscapes.
More Explosive, More Cinematic
If SISU was a gritty WWII survival thriller, SISU 2 evolves into a larger-than-life revenge epic. From motorcycle chases across icy rivers to underground tunnel shootouts and brutal hand-to-hand combat, the action is both raw and operatic.
Helander embraces practical effects, creative kills, and a nearly wordless hero who lets his fists—and pickaxe—do the talking. The cinematography by Kjell Lagerroos is once again stunning, capturing the cold, harsh beauty of the Finnish wilderness with desaturated tones and wide, Western-inspired framing.
The Return of a Silent Icon
Jorma Tommila returns in top form as Aatami Korpi—a character often compared to John Wick, Rambo, or Mad Max, but defined by his own stoic style and mythic presence. Without uttering more than a few words, Korpi conveys unbreakable resolve, deep sorrow, and unstoppable fury.
The villains this time are more modern but no less brutal, led by a chilling performance from Swedish actor Alexander Skarsgård as a ruthless ex-military contractor who underestimates the quiet old man with a legendary past.
Critical Reception
SISU 2 premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival to thunderous applause. Critics praised its unapologetic violence, creative direction, and refreshing commitment to old-school action. Empire called it “the most Finnish action movie ever made,” while IndieWire described it as “visceral, poetic, and absurdly entertaining.”
Fans of the first film will be thrilled: SISU 2 is bigger, bloodier, and even more defiant, with a stronger emotional core and a deeper connection to Finnish culture and history.
Final Thoughts
SISU 2 cements Aatami Korpi as one of modern cinema’s most unique action heroes. It’s a film about rage, resilience, and revenge—but also about identity, home, and the cost of survival. Brutal yet beautiful, quiet yet explosive, it’s a sequel that doesn’t just live up to the original—it digs deeper, hits harder, and leaves a scar.
As the tagline says:
“SISU never dies.”
