The Fast of the Forest (2014)

The Fast of the Forest (2014) poster

Road racing driver Juha Kallio sits on a leather couch with a beer in his hand, watching a DVD of one of the fiercest motorcycle races in the world. ‘Could you do that?’ asks his friend sitting beside him. ‘Yeah, I could,’ answers Juha calmly, even though the Isle of Man TT Race circuit is challenging for any driver. The dangerous route has over 200 turns that need to be memorized beforehand. Participation doesn’t hang on ability alone. It takes not only skills but also luck to get a spot on a team, not to mention cash to cover the expenses. The few tenners worth of gas vouchers won on Finnish circuits barely cover the ride back home to Imatra. Maybe the local chicken farmer would sponsor a familiar face? The road to the legendary race is bumpy. The Fast of the Forest is a film about the daredevil world of road racing. It is also a story about perseverance. Quitting is not an option, even if the dream starts crumbling only moments before it is to become a reality.

Director: Antti Jääskeläinen
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 70 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Juho Nurmela, Alekos Vuskovic
Production: ELO Film School Finland
Country: Finland
Language: suomi
Original Language: fi

Keywords

motor sport, racing, isle of man

More Films by Director: Antti Jääskeläinen
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Fast of the Forest about?
Road racing driver Juha Kallio sits on a leather couch with a beer in his hand, watching a DVD of one of the fiercest motorcycle races in the world. ‘Could you do that?’ asks his friend sitting beside him. ‘Yeah, I could,’ answers Juha calmly, even though the Isle of Man TT Race circuit is challenging for any driver. The dangerous route has over 200 turns that need to be memorized beforehand. Participation doesn’t hang on ability alone. It takes not only skills but also luck to get a spot on a team, not to mention cash to cover the expenses. The few tenners worth of gas vouchers won on Finnish circuits barely cover the ride back home to Imatra. Maybe the local chicken farmer would sponsor a familiar face? The road to the legendary race is bumpy. The Fast of the Forest is a film about the daredevil world of road racing. It is also a story about perseverance. Quitting is not an option, even if the dream starts crumbling only moments before it is to become a reality.
Who directed The Fast of the Forest?
The Fast of the Forest was directed by Antti Jääskeläinen.
Who stars in The Fast of the Forest?
The Fast of the Forest stars Juha Kallio.
How long is The Fast of the Forest?
The Fast of the Forest has a runtime of 1h 10m (70 minutes).
What genre is The Fast of the Forest?
The Fast of the Forest is a Documentary film.
Where was The Fast of the Forest produced?
The Fast of the Forest was produced in Finland.