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, Askin Talli |
| Joonas Saartamo | ... | Boxer | |
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Henrik Palosaari | ... | Nyrkkeilijä, Askin Talli |
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Sam-Peter Hirvikangas | ... | Nyrkkeilijä, Askin Talli |
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Antti Naakka | ... | Nyrkkeilijä, Askin Talli |
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Niklas Hyvärinen | ... | Nyrkkeilijä, Askin Talli |
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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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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
Lyrics by Laura Airola
Arranged by Ykspihlajan Kino-orkesteri
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Elis Ask's apartment in the film was set in the apartment of director Juho Kuosmanen. See more »Goofs
A modern switchboard housing can be briefly seen in the hallway of Elis Ask's apartment. See more »Soundtracks
AngeloWritten by Miika Snåre
Lyrics by Laura Airola
Arranged by Ykspihlajan Kino-orkesteri
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I and my wife watched it together. Totally lovable film, story. Enjoy a side of boxing, sports mostly ignored in artistic representation. Women will like this movie esp.