Free Skate (2022)
A young and promising Russian figure skater is found beaten and frostbitten in a lay-by of a motorway in Finland. In the hospital, the officials find a letter from her belongings and are able to reconnect her with her Finnish grandmother, whom she has not seen for years. With the help of her grandmother, who offers her the shelter of her home, the figure skater tries to re-establish herself and recover from the trauma and inhumane circumstances that forced her to flee from Russia. She finds a new chance with top figure skating, but despite the bright future, new friends and possibilities, her past won’t let go of her. The figure skater realizes facing her troubled past is the only option to make it to the top.
Director: Roope Olenius
Genre: Thriller, Drama
Runtime: 120 min
Release Date: October 21, 2022
Cast
- Veera W. Vilo - Figure Skater
- Leena Uotila - Grandmother
- Karoliina Blackburn - Finnish Coach
- Jevgeni Haukka - Father
- Miikka J. Anttila - Choreographer
- Saara Elina - Ballet Teacher
- Regina Launivuo - Russian Coach
- Ilona Chevakova - Russian Skater
- Slava Dugin - Fixer
- Beata Harju - Reporter
Screenplay
Cinematography: Mikko Kaurio
Editing: Artturi Olavi Rostén
Production: Optipari, Brave Teddy, Bright Fame Pictures, Whitepoint
Country: Finland
Language: suomi, English, Pусский
Original Language: fi
Keywords
figure skating
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Free Skate about?
- A young and promising Russian figure skater is found beaten and frostbitten in a lay-by of a motorway in Finland. In the hospital, the officials find a letter from her belongings and are able to reconnect her with her Finnish grandmother, whom she has not seen for years. With the help of her grandmother, who offers her the shelter of her home, the figure skater tries to re-establish herself and recover from the trauma and inhumane circumstances that forced her to flee from Russia. She finds a new chance with top figure skating, but despite the bright future, new friends and possibilities, her past won’t let go of her. The figure skater realizes facing her troubled past is the only option to make it to the top.
- Who directed Free Skate?
- Free Skate was directed by Roope Olenius.
- Who stars in Free Skate?
- Free Skate stars Veera W. Vilo, Leena Uotila, Karoliina Blackburn, Jevgeni Haukka, Miikka J. Anttila, Saara Elina.
- How long is Free Skate?
- Free Skate has a runtime of 2h 0m (120 minutes).
- What genre is Free Skate?
- Free Skate is a Thriller, Drama film.
- Where was Free Skate produced?
- Free Skate was produced in Finland.