The true story of Olli Mäki, the famous Finnish boxer who had a shot at the 1962 World Featherweight title.
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Juho Kuosmanen
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Title: The Happiest Day in the Life of Olli Maki (2016)
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13 wins & 15 nominations.
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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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In the end of the film, Olli and Raija walk to the harbor and encounter an old couple. The couple are the real-life Olli and Raija Mäki. See more »Goofs
A modern switchboard housing can be briefly seen in the hallway of Elis Ask's apartment. See more »Frequently Asked Questions
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Release Date:
2 September 2016 (Finland) See more »Also Known As:
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Budget:
EUR1,200,000 (estimated)Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
$562,537Company Credits
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I really enjoyed this movie. I thought I might be put off by the black and white or that it would be dull (I'm not terribly interested in boxing) but instead I loved the black and white - it was incredibly beautiful, and I never found myself bored. Instead it was sweet and charming and very romantic and I found my self both chuckling and at other times, with tears welling up. Very nicely done. My husband, who is more an action adventure kind of guy - liked it enough but didn't love it as much as I did.