The true story of Olli Mäki, the famous Finnish boxer who had a shot at the 1962 World Featherweight title.
Director:
Juho Kuosmanen
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| Jarkko Lahti | ... | Olli Mäki | |
| Oona Airola | ... | Raija Jänkä | |
| Eero Milonoff | ... | Elis Ask | |
| Joanna Haartti | ... | Laila Ask | |
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Esko Barquero | ... | Snadi |
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Elma Milonoff | ... | Evi |
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Leimu Leisti | ... | Tuula |
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Hilma Milonoff | ... | Anneli |
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Olli Rahkonen | ... | Nyrkkeilijä |
| Joonas Saartamo | ... | Nyrkkeilijä | |
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Henrik Palosaari | ... | Nyrkkeilijä |
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Sam-Peter Hirvikangas | ... | Nyrkkeilijä |
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Antti Naakka | ... | Nyrkkeilijä |
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Niklas Hyvärinen | ... | Nyrkkeilijä |
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Sauli Helenius | ... | Kulmamies |
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The true story of Olli Mäki, the famous Finnish boxer who had a shot at the 1962 World Featherweight title. Immensely talented and equally modest, Olli's small town life is transformed when he is swept into national stardom and suddenly regarded as a symbol of his country. There's only one problem: Olli has just fallen in love. Inside of the ring, it's Finland vs. the USA, but outside, boxing and romance become unlikely adversaries vying for Olli's attention. This charming feature debut from Juho Kuosmanen was awarded the Un Certain Regard Prize at the Cannes Film Festival.
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As fiercely talented as he is modest, Finnish boxer Olli Mäki is swept into national stardom as he trains for a once-in-a-lifetime fight against the World Featherweight Champion. There's only one problem: he's just fallen in love.Parents Guide:
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Release Date:
2 September 2016 (Finland) See more »Also Known As:
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€1,200,000 (estimated)Company Credits
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Written by Miika Snåre
Arranged by Ykspihlajan Kino-orkesteri
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Early test footage shot in color did not capture the time period. By choosing to use 16mm B&W the film-makers were able to give recently renovated locations a vintage look. The lack of color hid modern details. See more »Goofs
A modern switchboard housing can be briefly seen in the hallway of Elis Ask's apartment. See more »Soundtracks
You must be Olli?Written by Miika Snåre
Arranged by Ykspihlajan Kino-orkesteri
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A beautiful film. not memorable. but real nice. about love, sport, media pressure, a honest and modest man . nothing to reproach . nothing bad. only sin - impression to see a sketch. the viewer options for colors and lines, for define it as boxing story or love story is the thing who transforms the film as a spring drawing. the absence of director to give real roots to the story is, maybe, the lead error. sure, it is a biopic and the "true events" are enough for a reasonable adaptation. but you expect more than a neutre , interesting portrait. sure, one of good points is the predictability of story. you know the end. you expect it. and the basic motif for not be bored or apathetic is the performances of Oona Airola,Jarkko Lahti and Eero Milonoff. I admitt, I expected with enthusiasm to see this film. and I was not dissapointed. because it is a beautiful film.