A Finnish boy risks everything for one perfect slice of rebellion.
In 1989 a country boy doesn't want to eat potatoes at home. He wants to introduce something more exotic to his parents. One day he takes his savings and his moped to a pizzeria in town.
Acting
Jimi Ylöstalo's deadpan determination sells every frame.
Direction
Nikki stretches nine minutes into genuine emotional territory.
Director
Teemu Nikki
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
1980s Finland saw pizza as genuine exotic luxury in rural areas—this isn't exaggeration.
Director Teemu Nikki grew up in similar circumstances; the moped was his actual childhood vehicle.
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