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Spandex Sapiens

Original title: Spandex sapiens
  • 20152015
  • 1h 27m
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
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POPULARITY
137,912
124,872
Michael Majalahti and Jessica Love in Spandex Sapiens (2015)
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The son of a Pentecostal preacher, Michael is a bullied boy from Canada. He finds his own world in the spandex-clad heroes of comic books and professional wrestlers on TV. He builds his body and is finally able to wear the spandex tights himself. He moves to faraway Finland, introducing pro-wrestling culture in the country. Young transsexual wrestler Jessica infiltrates into the wrestling company that conservative and old-fashioned Michael runs. She contests Michael both physically and ideologically. Anger and frustration get to Michael who is now forty years old and still searching for a wife. He is looking for love, but first must learn not to hate.
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Lonely son of a Canadian preacher man Michael builds the first professional wrestling company in faraway Finland. Young transsexual wrestler Jessica infiltrates into the company contesting M... Read allLonely son of a Canadian preacher man Michael builds the first professional wrestling company in faraway Finland. Young transsexual wrestler Jessica infiltrates into the company contesting Michael both physically and ideologically. Anger and frustration get to Michael who is now ... Read allLonely son of a Canadian preacher man Michael builds the first professional wrestling company in faraway Finland. Young transsexual wrestler Jessica infiltrates into the company contesting Michael both physically and ideologically. Anger and frustration get to Michael who is now 40 years old still looking for companion. He is looking for love, but first must learn not... Read all
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
149
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
137,912
124,872
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    • Director
      • Oskari Pastila
    • Writers
      • Oskari Pastila
      • Ilja Rautsi
    • Stars
      • Michael Majalahti
      • Jessica Love
      • Taimo Majalahti
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Oskari Pastila
    • Writers
      • Oskari Pastila
      • Ilja Rautsi
    • Stars
      • Michael Majalahti
      • Jessica Love
      • Taimo Majalahti
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 1User review
    • 6Critic reviews
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

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    Michael Majalahti and Kukka Laakso in Spandex Sapiens (2015)
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    Michael Majalahti
    Michael Majalahti
    • StarBuck
    Jessica Love
    Jessica Love
    • Jessica Love
    Taimo Majalahti
    Taimo Majalahti
    • Michael's Father
    Wilma Schlizewski
    Wilma Schlizewski
    • Fight Club Finland (FCF) General Manager
    Kukka Laakso
    Kukka Laakso
    • Michael's Girlfriend
    Diana Majalahti
    • Michael's Wife
    Maire Majalahti
    Maire Majalahti
    • Michael's Mother
    Yoshihiro Tajiri
    Yoshihiro Tajiri
    • Smash Japan Wrestler
    Robbie Brookside
    Robbie Brookside
    • WWE Talent Scout
    Serena Deeb
    Serena Deeb
    • Smash Japan Guest Wrestler
    Heimo Ukonselkä
    Heimo Ukonselkä
    • FCF Wrestler
    Valentine
    Valentine
    • FCF Wrestler
    Johnny McMetal
    Johnny McMetal
    • FCF Wrestler
    Renne Korppila
    Renne Korppila
    • FCF Personality
    Elvi Majalahti
    Elvi Majalahti
    • Michael's Aunt
    Danny 'Cross' Liljestrand
    Danny 'Cross' Liljestrand
    • Drummer Crossfyre
    Seppo Majalahti
    Seppo Majalahti
    • Michael's Uncle
    Mituo Kawasaki
    Mituo Kawasaki
    • Tokyo Man without Electricity
    • Director
      • Oskari Pastila
    • Writers
      • Oskari Pastila
      • Ilja Rautsi
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    User reviews1

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    7/10
    Love as common denominator
    I found the documentary to be rather slow moving but effective in establishing one of the main protagonists opinions, viewpoints and lifestyle that affects their in-ring persona. The reality is understood that the abrasiveness, the nearly toxic masculinity they displayed is simply themselves. Their vulnerability is apparent, too, and the willingness to be seen that way at times, if it serves their goals. I had almost stopped watching, however, until the other protagonists's story intersected with then became intertwined.

    Jessica was immediately engaging, as least to me anyway. You could feel their desire, their committment and...goodness, is the first word that comes to mind. Obviously, they've overcome personal and professional struggles and they want to be good at their chosen craft, that of making an audience believe in and cheer for them in the ring, as well as out of the ring for the right reasons.

    There are some fanciful wrestling scenes included that was really fun but serious at the same time. You never lose the seriousness of how important this is for both wrestlers. You see how a new dramatic story evolves that comes to include both of them surprisingly fighting on the same side. Overall, I think it's several minutes overlong, that's the only critique I had, but it's a solid documentary overall.
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    • Sep 12, 2018

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    • Release date
      • June 17, 2016 (Finland)
    • Country of origin
      • Finland
    • Official sites
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      • Official Instagram
    • Languages
      • Finnish
      • Japanese
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Spandex sapiens
    • Filming locations
      • Helsinki, Finland
    • Production companies
      • Emerald Gate Industries
      • YLE TV2 Dokumenttiprojekti
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    • Budget
      • €180,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 27 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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