The Happiest Day in the Life of Olli Mäki

Sep 2, 2016

1h 35m

★ 6.6

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.

Genres

Drama

Romance

Production Companies

Aamu Film Company

One Two Films

Film i Väst

Tre Vänner

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Cast

Olli Mäki

Jarkko Lahti

Raija Jänkä

Oona Airola

Elis Ask

Eero Milonoff

Laila Ask

Joanna Haartti

Snadi

Esko Barquero

Evi

Elma Milonoff

Tuula

Leimu Leisti

Anneli

Hilma Milonoff

Boxer

Olli Rahkonen

Boxer

Joonas Saartamo

Boxer / Boxer in a Match

Henrik Palosaari

Boxer

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