Good movie, but best of all time? Hardly . . .

Good films always raise compelling questions, whether the format is fiction or documentary fact.

It's the kind of movie you'll want to see a second time with someone who hasn't seen it yet, to remember what it was like to watch it for the first time.

Worth seeing just to witness how winsome it is.

Absolutely heart-warming comedy about two stranded soldiers from opposite lines who get both taken in by a beautiful, child-of-nature like woman in the remote wilderness between Finland and the Soviet-Union. The trio speak three different languages, and on top of all the linguistic chaos, the two men naturally try to continue the warfare against each other. 'Kukushka' plays like an ode to humanity and is just a pure joy to watch. 8 stars out of 10.In case you're interested in more underrated masterpieces, here's some of my favorites:imdb.com/list/ls070242495

I saw this film in the film fest in Skopje,i cannot remember what year.2002 or something?...However,after the end of the movie i felt very satisfied.What i like it most is that this film is made totally different from most of the films making in Europe.With no intention at all,maybe low budget film,director of this movie made his own triumph.Describing a perfectly well the characters through they own culture of living,everyone speaking his own language, this comedy story is perfect.Although the WW2 is in the many films using subjects,its no pathetic at all,because of the simple facts that is original narrated.Its more difficult to create a comedy then any other genre.One film the pure essence of cinema!

I like it. It is very well done. Just Image there is only 3 or maybe 4 of you, and you can not understand each other.....(The rest may have Spoilers)Close at the End of WW 2... Finland has made a truce with the USSR.... The two young men at opposite ends of the War...A Finn made to wear a German "SS" uniform and Chained to a rock by his comrades for losing his will to fight…. A Russian (Soviet) been taken away by Smersh (A counter-intelligence departments in the Soviet Army created in 1943) No, note the same as James Bond. As luck will have it, the two that where taking him away gets killed. A young Lap Woman, not knowing or caring where there are from...... She just wanted to help them both. Speaking in three languages, not understanding each other. Trying to keep each others company..You may have to watch two or three times, But it is a good film to watch. I have seen other films made by the same film company (Base in Saint Petersburg) One coming to mind "Voyna", also well made. But this one "The Cucktoo" is clean and little humorist. This film is worth watching. Helps if you know Russian, or Finnish. But the Subtitles do help.As it has been put before, it is remarkable what a woman with a good clean mind can do.

This is the first movie that i have voted to get 10/10. I have watched the original Russian version as well as the subtitled international one. Both actually offer a different perception.The film examines the absurdity of war and of interpersonal communication between the "enemies". However, it also shows how the individuals who are involved can grow to overcome their prejudices, although sometimes at the price of attempting to kill someone who would be your friend under the different circumstances.Historical accuracy of this film should be taken as a measuring stick for all the other films of the similar genre.