The Blind Man Who Did Not Want to See the Titanic

The Blind Man Who Did Not Want to See the Titanic

Finland | 2021 | Comedy, Drama | 82 minutes | 13+ | Finnish with English subtitles

Director  : Teemu Nikki

Cast         : Petri Poikolainen, Marjaana Maijala, Samuli Jaskio

Jaakko and Sirpa talk on the phone everyday, but they never meet in person. When he hears of her failing health, Jaakko, despite his blindness and disability, embarks on a journey to be with her, with the unexpected help of five strangers.

Jaakko dan Sirpa mengobrol di telepon setiap hari, tapi tidak pernah bertemu. Saat Jaakko mendengar kabar bahwa Sirpa sekarat, Jaakko yang tunanetra dan penyandang disabilitas, melakukan perjalanan menemui Sirpa dengan bantuan 5 orang asing.

Accolades :

• Audience Award, Orizzonti Extra, Venice Film Festival 2021
• Best Actor, International Competition, Antalya Golden Orange Film Festival 2021
• Special Mention of the Jury, Arras Film Festival 2021