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Hymyilevä mies (2016)

Unrated | | Biography, Drama, Romance | 2 September 2016 (Finland)
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The true story of Olli Mäki, the famous Finnish boxer who had a shot at the 1962 World Featherweight title.

Director:

Juho Kuosmanen

Writers:

Juho Kuosmanen, Mikko Myllylahti

Stars:

Jarkko Lahti, Oona Airola, Eero Milonoff | See full cast & crew »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Jarkko Lahti ... Olli Mäki
Oona Airola ... Raija Jänkä
Eero Milonoff ... Elis Ask
Joanna Haartti ... Laila Ask
Esko Barquero Esko Barquero ... Snadi
Elma Milonoff Elma Milonoff ... Evi
Leimu Leisti Leimu Leisti ... Tuula
Hilma Milonoff Hilma Milonoff ... Anneli
Olli Rahkonen Olli Rahkonen ... Nyrkkeilijä, Askin Talli
Joonas Saartamo ... Boxer
Henrik Palosaari Henrik Palosaari ... Nyrkkeilijä, Askin Talli
Sam-Peter Hirvikangas Sam-Peter Hirvikangas ... Nyrkkeilijä, Askin Talli
Antti Naakka Antti Naakka ... Nyrkkeilijä, Askin Talli
Niklas Hyvärinen Niklas Hyvärinen ... Nyrkkeilijä, Askin Talli
Sauli Helenius Sauli Helenius ... Kulmamies
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Storyline

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.

Genres:

Biography | Drama | Romance | Sport

Certificate:

Unrated | See all certifications »

Parents Guide:

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Details

Official Sites:

Official site [Finland]

Country:

Finland | Sweden | Germany

Language:

Finnish | English

Release Date:

2 September 2016 (Finland) See more »

Also Known As:

Den lyckligaste dagen i Olli Mäkis liv See more »

Filming Locations:

Vartiosaari, Helsinki, Finland See more »
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Box Office

Budget:

€1,200,000 (estimated)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Aamu Filmcompany,ONE TWO Films,Tre Vänner Produktion AB See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital (SRD)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Trivia

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

Angelo
Written by Miika Snåre
Lyrics by Laura Airola
Arranged by Ykspihlajan Kino-orkesteri
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Must See Finnish Film! It's hard not to be amazed by it!
19 February 2018 | by vikas Gupta – See all my reviews

Very, very good film. An unusual one with the boxing theme. Must see it. It will stay for you long after it has ended. 1962, black and White, Finnish movie. Amazing.
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