The Happiest Day in the Life of Olli Mäki (2016)
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 Kuosmanen
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 95 min
Release Date: September 2, 2016
Cast
- Jarkko Lahti - Olli Mäki
- Oona Airola - Raija Jänkä
- Eero Milonoff - Elis Ask
- Joanna Haartti - Laila Ask
- Esko Barquero - Snadi
- Elma Milonoff - Evi
- Leimu Leisti - Tuula
- Hilma Milonoff - Anneli
- Olli Rahkonen - Boxer
- Joonas Saartamo - Boxer
Screenplay
Cinematography: J-P Passi
Editing: Jussi Rautaniemi
Production: Aamu Film Company, One Two Films, Film i Väst, Tre Vänner, SR
Country: Finland, Germany, Sweden
Language: English, suomi
Budget: $1M
Original Language: fi
Themes
Mental Struggles and the Power of Love, Arranged Marriage and Struggle for Harmony, Unexpected Love in Arranged Marriage, Moving Relationship Stories, Boxing and Fighting Stories
Keywords
love, finland, 1960s, boxing
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Happiest Day in the Life of Olli Mäki about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Happiest Day in the Life of Olli Mäki?
- The Happiest Day in the Life of Olli Mäki was directed by Juho Kuosmanen.
- Who stars in The Happiest Day in the Life of Olli Mäki?
- The Happiest Day in the Life of Olli Mäki stars Jarkko Lahti, Oona Airola, Eero Milonoff, Joanna Haartti, Esko Barquero, Elma Milonoff.
- How long is The Happiest Day in the Life of Olli Mäki?
- The Happiest Day in the Life of Olli Mäki has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
- What genre is The Happiest Day in the Life of Olli Mäki?
- The Happiest Day in the Life of Olli Mäki is a Drama, Romance film.
- What is the budget of The Happiest Day in the Life of Olli Mäki?
- The Happiest Day in the Life of Olli Mäki had a budget of $1M.
- Where was The Happiest Day in the Life of Olli Mäki produced?
- The Happiest Day in the Life of Olli Mäki was produced in Finland, Germany, Sweden.
- What are the themes of The Happiest Day in the Life of Olli Mäki?
- The themes of The Happiest Day in the Life of Olli Mäki include: Mental Struggles and the Power of Love, Arranged Marriage and Struggle for Harmony, Unexpected Love in Arranged Marriage, Moving Relationship Stories, Boxing and Fighting Stories.