

Free Skate
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A young and promising Russian figure skater is found beaten and frostbitten in a lay-by of a motorway in Finland. In the hospital, the officials find a letter from her belongings and are able to reconnect her with her Finnish grandmother, whom she has not seen for years. With the help of her grandmother, who offers her the shelter of her home, the figure skater tries to re-establish herself and recover from the trauma and inhumane circumstances that forced her to flee from Russia. She finds a new chance with top figure skating, but despite the bright future, new friends and possibilities, her past won’t let go of her. The figure skater realizes facing her troubled past is the only option to make it to the top.
Cast

Veera W. Vilo
Figure Skater

Leena Uotila
Grandmother

Karoliina Blackburn
Finnish Coach

Jevgeni Haukka
Father

Miikka J. Anttila
Choreographer

Saara Elina
Ballet Teacher

Regina Launivuo
Russian Coach

Ilona Chevakova
Russian Skater

Slava Dugin
Fixer

Beata Harju
Reporter

Enni Ojutkangas
Finnish Skater

Janne Puustinen
Finnish Skater

Anette Mankolanaho
Finnish Skater

Teea Siltanen
Finnish Skater

Roope Olenius
Goaltender

Olga Temonen
Dressmaker

Viivi Pumpanen
Mother

Sirke Lääkkölä
Russian Head Coach

Jari Manninen
Zamboni Driver

Boodi Kabbani
Doctor
