Hockey Dreams
Synopsis
As the host country for the 2018 Winter Olympics, South Korea’s national ice hockey team was automatically given a spot in the Olympic hockey tournament. The team would play at the highest level for the first time, facing the top countries in the sport. The skill gap between them and their opponents was huge, as South Korea had just 180 professional hockey players. Failure and defeat weren’t acceptable results, as losing face is considered the worst thing that could happen in Korean culture. But how to avoid humiliation, when defeat seems certain?
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Docpoint Helsinki Documentary Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Janne Niskala, Oskari Pastila
- Screenplay & Story
- Oskari Pastila
- Original Title
- Hockey Dreams
- Country of Origin
- Czech Republic, Finland, Norway, South Korea
- Spoken Languages
- English, Finnish, Korean
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Studios
- Emerald Gate Industries, Vaski Filmi
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Janne Niskala, Oskari Pastila
Oskari Pastila
Janne Niskala
Matti Näränen
Oskari Pastila, Janne Niskala
Department Leadership Roster
Janne Niskala
Director
Oskari Pastila
Director
Oskari Pastila
Producer
Janne Niskala
Producer
Oskari Pastila
Screenplay
Janne Niskala
Director of Photography
Matti Näränen
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Hockey Dreams.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hockey Dreams
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Hockey Dreams about?
As the host country for the 2018 Winter Olympics, South Korea’s national ice hockey team was automatically given a spot in the Olympic hockey tournament. The team would play at the highest level for the first time, facing the top countries in the sport. The skill gap between them and their opponents was huge, as South Korea had just 180 professional hockey players. Failure and defeat weren’t acceptable results, as losing face is considered the worst thing that could happen in Korean culture. But how to avoid humiliation, when defeat seems certain?
Who directed Hockey Dreams?
Hockey Dreams was directed by Janne Niskala, Oskari Pastila.
Who stars in Hockey Dreams?
The principal cast of Hockey Dreams includes Jim Paek, Seung-Jun Yang, Mong-Won Chung, Juhani Tamminen, Kalervo Kummola.
When was Hockey Dreams released and how long is it?
Hockey Dreams was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.