Canada / Sep 18, 2022 / 18A / Cinéfest Sudbury International Film Festival
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Plot
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.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Jari Manninen | Zamboni Driver |
| Boodi Kabbani | Doctor |
| Rauli Ylitalo | Horny Truck Driver |
| Janne-Markus Katila | Mental Coach |
| Aada Puuska | Young Figure Skater |
| Mika Melender | Police Officer |
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| Satu Helena Mikkelinen | Spokeswoman |
| Christoffer Weiss | Nasty Client |
| Arni Soini | Rich Client |
| Niko Udd | Hotel Client |
| Markus Tilli | Henchman |
| Andrei Melnic | Henchman |
| Katja Jaskari | Nurse |
| Matvei Ojansuu | Medic |
| Jussi Tuomi | Masseur |
| Neea Viitamäki | Truck Driver |
| Tuukka Temonen | Studio Producer |
| Ari Savonen | Judge |
| Aleksanteri Jaakkola | Judge |
| Karo von Rutenhjelm | Judge |
| Samu Sorola | Cocaine Businessman |
| Jussi Huhtala | Cocaine Businessman |
| Henna Haverinen | Physiotherapist |
| Jaana Jokisalo | Immigration Office Worker |
| Albert Kajava | Angry Russian Customer |
| Mirka Aaltonen | Media Assistant |
| Saara Inari | Makeup Artist |
| Katariina Kannisto | Competition Organizer |
| Nina Korento | Competition Organizer |
| Minna Helkiö | Journalist |
| Tuomo Marttinen | Police Officer |
| Tommi Tuisku | Police Officer |
| Jaana Räsänen | Rushing Coach |
| Ella Rantamäki | Russian Skater |
| Loena Hendrickx | Audience Member |
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Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Free Skate |
| Original language | suomi (FI) |
| Spoken languages | suomi, English, Pусский |
| Production countries | Finland |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Optipari, Brave Teddy, Bright Fame Pictures, Whitepoint |
| Release date | 21 ottobre 2022 |
| Production | Roope Olenius, Teea Siltanen, Miikka J. Anttila, Veera W. Vilo, Janne-Markus Katila |
| Writer | Veera W. Vilo |
| Editing | Artturi Olavi Rostén |
| Cinematography | Mikko Kaurio |
| Assistant directors | Ari Karhunen, Roope Olenius |
| Camera operators | Mikko Kaurio |
| Additional photography | Mikko Kaurio |
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| Production design | Marjo Maula |
| Art direction | Marjo Maula |
| Set decoration | Marjo Maula |
| Visual effects | Jari Hakala |
| Music | Sami Sarhamaa, Tuomo Marttinen |
| Sound | Sami Sarhamaa, Tuomo Marttinen |
Release dates
Premiere
Theatrical release
Finland / Oct 21, 2022 / K-12
Digital
Germany / Jan 24, 2024 / 12
Brazil / Jul 23, 2024 / 16
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