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The Happiest Day in the Life of Olli Mäki

The Happiest Day in the Life of Olli Mäki

20166.61h 35m

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.

Directed by Juho Kuosmanen
Written by Juho Kuosmanen, Mikko Myllylahti
Produced by Jussi Rantamäki
Box OfficeBudget: $1.3M0

Top Cast

Jarkko Lahti

Jarkko Lahti

Olli Mäki

Oona Airola

Oona Airola

Raija Jänkä

Eero Milonoff

Eero Milonoff

Elis Ask

J

Joanna Haartti

Laila Ask

E

Esko Barquero

Snadi

E

Elma Milonoff

Evi

L

Leimu Leisti

Tuula

H

Hilma Milonoff

Anneli

Olli Rahkonen

Olli Rahkonen

Boxer

Joonas Saartamo

Joonas Saartamo

Boxer

Themes & Keywords

lovefinland1960sboxing

About The Happiest Day in the Life of Olli Mäki

The Happiest Day in the Life of Olli Mäki is a drama, romance film released in 2016 exploring themes of love, finland, 1960s, boxing. Directed by Juho Kuosmanen, it stars Jarkko Lahti, Oona Airola, Eero Milonoff. 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.

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