Plot
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.
Written by
Juho Kuosmanen, Mikko Myllylahti
Directed by
Juho Kuosmanen
Crew
Production Countries
Finland, Sweden, Germany
Production Companies
Saarländischer Rundfunk, One Two Films, Aamu Film Company, YLE, Tre Vänner, Film i Väst, ARTE
Languages
suomi, English
Awards
13 wins & 15 nominations