Sideline
Sivutyö
Synopsis
Heli, a business student, decides to post an escort ad on the Internet. Soon she meets her first client Risto, the CEO of a Russian oriented trade company. Risto is more than willing to rent Heli's services for longer than just one night. Later, Heli takes her friends out for a fancy dinner without them knowing of her new secret career. Heli soon realizes that the money earned on the previous night is now playing a role in her present and future life.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Maria Kaurismäki
- Screenplay & Story
- Maria Kaurismäki
- Original Title
- Sivutyö
- Country of Origin
- Finland
- Spoken Languages
- Finnish
- Runtime
- 12m
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What is Sideline about?
Heli, a business student, decides to post an escort ad on the Internet. Soon she meets her first client Risto, the CEO of a Russian oriented trade company. Risto is more than willing to rent Heli's services for longer than just one night. Later, Heli takes her friends out for a fancy dinner without them knowing of her new secret career. Heli soon realizes that the money earned on the previous night is now playing a role in her present and future life.
Who directed Sideline?
Sideline was directed by Maria Kaurismäki.
Who stars in Sideline?
The principal cast of Sideline includes Krista Kosonen, Antti Reini, Lauri Tanskanen, Henna Tanskanen, Panu Mikkola.
When was Sideline released and how long is it?
Sideline was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 12m.