7.4
The Happiest Day in the Life of Olli Mäki (2016)
September 2, 20161h 35mFI
6.6
105 votes
Overview
Summer 1962 and Olli Mäki has a shot at the world championship title in featherweight boxing. From the Finnish countryside to the bright lights of Helsinki, everything has been prepared for his fame and fortune. All Olli has to do is lose weight and concentrate. But there is a problem – he has fallen in love with Raija.
Director
Juho KuosmanenWriters
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Original Language
English
Budget
$1.3M
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Aamu Film CompanyOne Two FilmsFilm i VästTre VännerSR
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7.0**Falling in love and rising in boxing!** This is a Finnish sport-biopic that was an official submission for the 2017 Oscars, but did not make it. Despite inspired by a real person, the film only focused on one event, a big event of his life. Sets in the early 60s, the country's one of the biggest sporting event is about to take place. So the pre-event incidents, including the preparation and all those related affairs were detailed in this film. It's hard to say that everybody would end up liking it. Especially the sport segment. That's a major drawback of the film, but the other way aro…
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