The Happiest Day in the Life of Olli Mäki poster

The Happiest Day in the Life of Olli Mäki( 2016)

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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.

    Top Billed Cast

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      Jarkko Lahti

      Olli Mäki

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      Oona Airola

      Raija Jänkä

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      Eero Milonoff

      Elis Ask

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      Joanna Haartti

      Laila Ask

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      Esko Barquero

      Snadi

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      Elma Milonoff

      Evi

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      Leimu Leisti

      Tuula

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      Hilma Milonoff

      Anneli

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      Olli Rahkonen

      Boxer

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      Joonas Saartamo

      Boxer

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      Henrik Palosaari

      Boxer / Boxer in a Match

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      Sam-Peter Hirvikangas

      Boxer

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      Antti Naakka

      Boxer

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      Niklas Hyvärinen

      Boxer

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      Sauli Helenius

      Cornerman

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      Jussi Lohijoki

      Cornerman

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      Ilkka Ilkare

      Documentary Director

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      Jarmo Kiuru

      Documentary Cinematographer

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      Petri Hytönen

      Rich Man

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      Tom Liljemark

      Supplier

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      Heikki Metsämäki

      Supplier

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      Juha Mäkinen

      Supplier

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      Aku-Petteri Pahkamäki

      Supplier

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      Henri Waltter Rehnström

      Supplier

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      John Bosco Jr.

      Davey Moore

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      Terry Laitala

      Moore's Trainer

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      Shamuel Kohen

      Moore's Manager

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      Deogracias Masomi

      American Boxer

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      Tuomas Airola

      Raija Jänkä's Father

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      Tiina Weckström

      Raija Jänkä's Mother

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      Aaro Airola

      Raija Jänkä's Brother

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      Anna Airola

      Raija Jänkä's Sister

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      Martti Nykänen

      Priest

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      Timo Virolainen

      Man in the Church

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      Tomi Salonen

      Man in the Church

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      Tuomo Kemppainen

      Man in the Church

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      Lea Hotari-Hopia

      Woman in the Church

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      Emilia Leväniemi

      Bride

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      Anton Kuosmanen

      Groom

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      Leo Käkelä

      Father of the Bride

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      Arma Karvonen

      Child by the Window

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      Jalo Kuosmanen

      Child by the Window

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      Toivo Kuosmanen

      Child by the Window

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      Viljami Lahti

      Child by the Window

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      Laila Niemonen

      Child by the Window

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      Joona Korpi

      Young Man Swimming

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      Topi Martinoff

      Young Man Swimming

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      Eeva Mäkinen

      Young Woman Swimming

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      Nelly Nilsson

      Model

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      Marco Melander

      Photographer

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      Saara Salmi

      Dresser in the Photo Studio

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      Claes Andersson

      Pianist in the Restaurant

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      Mika Melender

      Manager in the Restaurant

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      Eija Leinonen

      Waiter in the Restaurant

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      Pia Andersson

      Miss-Finland at the Airport

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      Iiris Anttila

      Mermaid

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      Satu Järvi

      Mermaid

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      Niina Vornanen

      Mermaid

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      Reetta Koskinen

      Mermaid

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      Emilia Jansson

      Mermaid

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      Salla Yli-Luopa

      Hairdresser

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      Kikka Rytkönen

      Seller at the Station

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      Carl Lybäck

      Doctor

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      Jesse Jouhki

      Exercise Resistance

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      Sakari K. Salo

      Conductor

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      Seppo Salminen

      Doctor

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      Tuukka Koistinen

      Official

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      Elli Rintala

      Seller in the Jewelry Store

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      Isto Voutilainen

      Boxer in a Match

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      Erkki Meronen

      Judge

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      Olli Mäki

      Man at the Port

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      Raija Mäki

      Woman at the Port

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    Review 1Discussion

    A review by Reno

    7
    Written by Reno on Thu Mar 16 2017
    **Falling in love and rising in boxing!** This is a Finnish sport-biopic that was an official submission for the 2017 Oscars, but did not make it. Despite inspired by a real person, the film only focused on one event, a big event of his life. Sets in the early 60s, the country's one of the biggest sporting event is about to take place. So the pre-event incidents, including the preparation and all those related affairs were detailed in this film. It's hard to say that everybody would end up liking it. Especially the sport segment. That's a major drawback of the film, but the other way arou...

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

    1330000.00

    Revenue

    -

    Keywords

    • love
    • finland
    • 1960s
    • boxing