Sisu

Local title
Sisu
Director
Jalmari Helander
Country
Finland
Year
2022
Programme
HÕFF Main Programme
Genre
war film, historical adventure

Set in 1944, "Sisu" tells the story of an ex-soldier Aatami Korpi (Jorma Tommila), who discovers gold in the deep wilderness of Finland. On his way into the city, brutal Nazis on a scorched-earth mission discovers his treasure trove. The relentless soldier must go through outrageous lengths to get his loot home, even if it means killing every last Nazi.

"SISU is a Finnish word that cannot be translated. It means a white-knuckled form of courage and unimaginable determination. SISU manifests itself when all hope is lost.”

Before the screening, there will be a charity auction of exclusive items from Estonian and international films. The festival will donate the proceeds to Estonian Rescue Association for purchasing needed gear for the rescuers. The auction will be hosted by Mart Sander.

Director
Jalmari Helander
Screenwriter
Jalmari Helander
Cast
Starring Jorma Tommila, Aksel Hennie, Jack Doolan, Mimosa Willamo, Onni Tommila
Producer
Petri Jokiranta
DoP
Kjell Lagerroos
Editor
Juho Virolainen
Composer
Juri Seppä, Tuomas Wäinölä
Production
Stage 6 Films, Subzero Film Entertainment
World sales
Sony Pictures
Runtime
Language
English
Subtitles
Estonian
Other festivals
Toronto

Screenings

Teatrisaal Haapsalu kultuurikeskus
Screening029105 / Sisu
SubtitlesEstonian
Screening duration
Trailer