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Description: 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. [MUBI]
Overview
Production Company:
- Aamu Filmcompany
- ONE TWO Films
- Film i Väst
- Tre Vänner Produktion
- Saarländischer Rundfunk (SR)
- Yleisradio (YLE)
- ARTE
Release Date:Apr 21, 2017
Duration:1 h 32 m
Tagline: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.
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