The Happiest Day in the Life of Olli Mäki
Hymyilevä mies
Synopsis
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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Top Cast
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Jarkko Lahti
Olli Mäki
Oona Airola
Raija Jänkä
Eero Milonoff
Elis Ask
Joanna Haartti
Laila Ask
Esko Barquero
Snadi
Elma Milonoff
Evi
Leimu Leisti
Tuula
Hilma Milonoff
Anneli
Olli Rahkonen
Boxer
Joonas Saartamo
Boxer
Henrik Palosaari
Boxer / Boxer in a Match
Sam-Peter Hirvikangas
Boxer
Antti Naakka
Boxer
Niklas Hyvärinen
Boxer
Sauli Helenius
Cornerman
Jussi Lohijoki
Cornerman
Ilkka Ilkare
Documentary Director
Jarmo Kiuru
Documentary Cinematographer
Release History & Theatrical Window
Munich International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
April 21, 2017
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1.3M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Juho Kuosmanen
- Screenplay & Story
- Juho Kuosmanen, Mikko Myllylahti
- Original Score
- Miika Snåre, Laura Airola, Joonas Haavisto
- Original Title
- Hymyilevä mies
- Country of Origin
- Finland, Germany, Sweden
- Spoken Languages
- English, Finnish
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Budget
- $1.3M
- Production Studios
- Aamu Film Company, One Two Films, Film i Väst, Tre Vänner, SR
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Juho Kuosmanen
Juho Kuosmanen, Mikko Myllylahti
Miika Snåre, Laura Airola, Joonas Haavisto
J-P Passi
Jussi Rautaniemi
Jussi Rantamäki
Department Leadership Roster
Juho Kuosmanen
Director
Jussi Rantamäki
Producer
Kari Kankaanpää
Production Design
J-P Passi
Director of Photography
Jussi Rautaniemi
Editor
Sari Suominen
Costume Design
Juho Kuosmanen
Writer
Mikko Myllylahti
Writer
Miika Snåre
Original Music Composer
Laura Airola
Original Music Composer
Joonas Haavisto
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Happiest Day in the Life of Olli Mäki
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What is The Happiest Day in the Life of Olli Mäki about?
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.
Who directed The Happiest Day in the Life of Olli Mäki?
The Happiest Day in the Life of Olli Mäki was directed by Juho Kuosmanen.
Who stars in The Happiest Day in the Life of Olli Mäki?
The principal cast of The Happiest Day in the Life of Olli Mäki includes Jarkko Lahti, Oona Airola, Eero Milonoff, Joanna Haartti, Esko Barquero.
When was The Happiest Day in the Life of Olli Mäki released and how long is it?
The Happiest Day in the Life of Olli Mäki was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for The Happiest Day in the Life of Olli Mäki?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Happiest Day in the Life of Olli Mäki was composed by Miika Snåre, Laura Airola, Joonas Haavisto.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Happiest Day in the Life of Olli Mäki?
The Happiest Day in the Life of Olli Mäki holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).