The Happiest Day in the Life of Olli Mäki

The Happiest Day in the Life of Olli Mäki

95 mins | Drama, Romance | Aug. 20, 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.

The Happiest Day in the Life of Olli Mäki

95 mins | Drama, Romance | Aug. 20, 2016

The Happiest Day in the Life of Olli Mäki
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.
IMDb rating 7.2
Producers ARTE, Film i Väst, Yle, Tre Vänner, Saarländischer Rundfunk, One Two Films, Aamu Film Company
Original title Hymyilevä mies
Directors Juho Kuosmanen
Writers Juho Kuosmanen, Mikko Myllylahti

Cast

Jarkko Lahti

as Olli Mäki

Oona Airola

as Raija Jänkä

Eero Milonoff

as Elis Ask

Joanna Haartti

as Laila Ask

Joonas Saartamo

as Boxer

Olli Rahkonen

as Boxer

Esko Barquero

as Snadi

Elma Milonoff

as Evi

Leimu Leisti

as Tuula

Hilma Milonoff

as Anneli

Henrik Palosaari

as Boxer

John Bosco Jr.

as Davey Moore

Anna Airola

as Raija Jänkä's sister

Jarmo Kiuru

as Documentary cinematographer