Storming Juno: A Nordic’s Take on a Canadian Storm

Where do I even start with “Storming Juno”? It’s not your typical flashy war movie. It’s more like a Sunday stroll down to your local ICA, if your ICA happened to be Juno Beach during D-Day. Directed by Tim Wolochatiuk and featuring the likes of Benjamin Muir and Kevin Walker, it’s got that raw, gritty vibe that you don’t often see—it’s almost like watching one of those classic Bergman films, but with more bombs.

The see-heroes reminds me of my grandfather’s stories. He used to tell tales about his own military days while we sat eating mormor’s famous köttbullar. Watching these young soldiers storm the beach, you could almost taste the fear and adrenaline. It’s like the feeling you get when you miss the bus here in Stockholm on a rainy Monday—except, you know, with bullets.

I think the performance by Craig Cyr stood out for me. There’s something genuine about his portrayal that made me root for him, even though half the time I was squinting to figure out who was who in all the chaos. The director, Wolochatiuk, did a decent job bringing together heart and history. But let’s be honest, this isn’t a Spielberg epic—you don’t have Tom Hanks rallying the troops.

What’s fascinating is how this film paints the small, often overlooked Canadian contribution to the Normandy landings in a way we Nordics might appreciate—quiet but impactful. It’s like how we love ABBA: might not be loud, but you can’t ignore it.

Anyway, if you’re into history and don’t mind a bit of chaos with your movie night, give it a go. It might not change your life, but it’ll certainly give you something to chat about over your next fika.

Check the trailer below