Korso (2014)

Markus dreams of becoming a street ball star in New York, but spends his days in his home suburb Korso, in Finland, playing ball with his friends in an old warehouse - and drinking. When ... See full summary »

Director:

Akseli Tuomivaara

Writers:

Kirsikka Saari, Jenni Toivoniemi

Stars:

Jukka-Pekka Siili, Iiro Panula, Martin Bahne

1 win & 1 nomination.

Cast

Credited cast:
Jukka-Pekka Siili	...	Määttänen, teacher (as JP Siili)
Iiro Panula	...	Hartikainen
Martin Bahne	...	Markus' father
Petteri Pennilä	...	Hartikainen's father
Sinna Virtanen	...	Younger 'rose'
Mikko Neuvonen	...	Markus
Petri Manninen	...	Manninen
Panu Vauhkonen	...	Suit
Niina Koponen	...	Vendor at sports store
Vesa Virtanen	...	Bouncer
Tiina Weckström	...	Social welfare office clerk
Iida Lampela	...	Heta
Niko Vakkuri	...	Vänä
Emmi Vyyryläinen	...	Karla's friend
Joonas Kuokkanen	...	Murikka's gang

Storyline

Markus dreams of becoming a street ball star in New York, but spends his days in his home suburb Korso, in Finland, playing ball with his friends in an old warehouse - and drinking. When Markus's little sister brings a black guy Jojo home Markus's dream is put to test. He risks everything to prove that his dream is not ridiculous. But what if it is?

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Plot Keywords:

finland | 2010s | vantaa finland | young man | suburb | 

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Genres:

Drama | Sport

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Details

Official Sites:

Tuffi Films [Finland]

Country:

Finland

Language:

Finnish English

Release Date:

28 February 2014 (Finland)

Filming Locations:

Korso, Vantaa, Finland

Box Office

Budget:

EUR798,000 (estimated)

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$90,212

Company Credits

Production Co:

Oy Bufo Ab, Tuffi Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

84 min

Color:

Color