On Thin Ice
Originally released in 2009. On Thin Ice is a crime/drama film. directed by Alli Haapasalo. At just 60 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Elena Leeve, Pertti Sveholm, and Tiina Weckström
Synopsis
It's Christmas Eve in Helsinki. Young taxi driver Samu is working to escape a family Christmas with his fiancé and baby. At the airport Samu picks up a fascinating customer: a Finnish mercenary Hans, who has returned to Helsinki after an absence of 20 years. Hans hires Samu to go on a mission with him: to find Laura, the daughter of his recently deceased best friend and brother in arms. The quest to find Laura leads the men around the wintry city, to places and people from Hans's past. As Samu watches Hans confront his past, he begins to open his eyes to his own future. When the eventful mission reaches its end, both of the men's lives are forever changed.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 23, 2009
16 years ago
Runtime
1h 0m
60 minutes total
User Rating
5.5/10
Mixed (4 votes)
Budget
$420K
Production budget
Language
FI
Original language
Country
Finland
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FI
- Budget
- $420,000
Production Companies
- YLE
- Juonifilmi
Frequently Asked Questions
What is On Thin Ice about?
It's Christmas Eve in Helsinki. Young taxi driver Samu is working to escape a family Christmas with his fiancé and baby. At the airport Samu picks up a fascinating customer: a Finnish mercenary Ha...
Who directed On Thin Ice?
On Thin Ice was directed by Alli Haapasalo.
How long is On Thin Ice?
On Thin Ice has a runtime of 1 hours and 0 minutes (60 minutes total).
When was On Thin Ice released?
On Thin Ice was released on September 23, 2009 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in On Thin Ice?
The main cast of On Thin Ice includes Elena Leeve, Pertti Sveholm, Tiina Weckström, Jussi Nikkilä, Jani Volanen.