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The Blind Man Who Did Not Want to See Titanic

The Blind Man Who Did Not Want to See Titanic

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The Blind Man Who Did Not Want to See Titanic

2021

1h 22m

7.1(59 votes)

Drama

Romance

Thriller

Overview

Jaakko and Sirpa have never met face to face, but talk on the phone every day. When Jaakko hears news about Sirpa's declining health, he decides to go meet her in another city. It's not the easiest decision, because he's blind and paralyzed from the chest down - and he has to make the journey alone. To get there, Jaakko must rely on the help of five strangers. What could go wrong?

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Petri Poikolainen

Petri Poikolainen

Jaakko

Marjaana Maijala

Marjaana Maijala

Sirpa

Hannamaija Nikander

Hannamaija Nikander

Wilkes / Ratched

Matti Onnismaa

Matti Onnismaa

Dad

Samuli Jaskio

Samuli Jaskio

Mr. Scorpions

Rami Rusinen

Rami Rusinen

Applicant

Lassi Poikolainen

Runner / Guard

Kimmo Vehviläinen

Radio Host

Suvi Hartlin

Radio Host

Minttu Mustakallio

Minttu Mustakallio

Neighbour

Creative team

Directed by: Teemu Nikki
Written by: Teemu Nikki
Produced by: Teemu Nikki
Jani Pösö

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