Stuck in the suburbs of Helsinki, 20-year-old Markus plans on moving to New York, his sights set on pursuing streetball fame. With little money behind him, he turns to the local loan shark - and when he discovers that Markus has no plans to repay him, things take a turn for the worse.
Acting
Neuvonen's delusional optimism physically hurts to watch.
Cinematography
Grey Helsinki suburbs = perfect visual for trapped dreams.
Director
Akseli Tuomivaara
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Director Akseli Tuomivaara was 24 when he made this—basically Markus's age, which explains the authentic desperation.
The 6620km title refers to exact flight distance Helsinki–NYC; Finnish critics called it 'the most American Finnish film ever made' as an insult.
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