Free Skate
Synopsis
A young and promising Russian figure skater is found beaten and frostbitten in a lay-by of a motorway in Finland. In the hospital, the officials find a letter from her belongings and are able to reconnect her with her Finnish grandmother, whom she has not seen for years. With the help of her grandmother, who offers her the shelter of her home, the figure skater tries to re-establish herself and recover from the trauma and inhumane circumstances that forced her to flee from Russia. She finds a new chance with top figure skating, but despite the bright future, new friends and possibilities, her past won’t let go of her. The figure skater realizes facing her troubled past is the only option to make it to the top.
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Free Skate | Official Trailer | Bright Fame Pictures
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-11-17
Top Cast
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Veera W. Vilo
Figure Skater
Leena Uotila
Grandmother
Karoliina Blackburn
Finnish Coach
Jevgeni Haukka
Father
Miikka J. Anttila
Choreographer
Saara Elina
Ballet Teacher
Regina Launivuo
Russian Coach
Ilona Chevakova
Russian Skater
Slava Dugin
Fixer
Beata Harju
Reporter
Enni Ojutkangas
Finnish Skater
Janne Puustinen
Finnish Skater
Anette Mankolanaho
Finnish Skater
Teea Siltanen
Finnish Skater
Roope Olenius
Goaltender
Olga Temonen
Dressmaker
Viivi Pumpanen
Mother
Sirke Lääkkölä
Russian Head Coach
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cinéfest Sudbury International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roope Olenius
- Screenplay & Story
- Veera W. Vilo
- Original Title
- Free Skate
- Country of Origin
- Finland
- Spoken Languages
- Finnish, English, Russian
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Production Studios
- Optipari, Brave Teddy, Bright Fame Pictures, Whitepoint
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roope Olenius
Veera W. Vilo
Mikko Kaurio
Artturi Olavi Rostén
Miikka J. Anttila, Veera W. Vilo, Roope Olenius, Teea Siltanen
Department Leadership Roster
Marjo Maula
Production Design
Mikko Kaurio
Director of Photography
Miikka J. Anttila
Producer
Veera W. Vilo
Producer
Roope Olenius
Producer
Teea Siltanen
Producer
Artturi Olavi Rostén
Editor
Roope Olenius
Director
Veera W. Vilo
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Free Skate
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What is Free Skate about?
A young and promising Russian figure skater is found beaten and frostbitten in a lay-by of a motorway in Finland. In the hospital, the officials find a letter from her belongings and are able to reconnect her with her Finnish grandmother, whom she has not seen for years. With the help of her grandmother, who offers her the shelter of her home, the figure skater tries to re-establish herself and recover from the trauma and inhumane circumstances that forced her to flee from Russia. She finds a new chance with top figure skating, but despite the bright future, new friends and possibilities, her past won’t let go of her. The figure skater realizes facing her troubled past is the only option to make it to the top.
Who directed Free Skate?
Free Skate was directed by Roope Olenius.
Who stars in Free Skate?
The principal cast of Free Skate includes Veera W. Vilo, Leena Uotila, Karoliina Blackburn, Jevgeni Haukka, Miikka J. Anttila.
When was Free Skate released and how long is it?
Free Skate was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Free Skate?
Free Skate holds official age classifications: CA: 18A; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).