The Driver

  • 62'
  • Finland
  • 2013
Restrained romantic drama set in the horse racing world, but mainly in the pace car that keeps the horses lined up at the start of the race. Its driver, Antti, teaches tough girl Mari the ins and outs of the job and - almost inevitably - romance develops. Which is complicated because he lives with Riikka, Mari’s second cousin.
The two try to end the affair a number of times, but to no avail. When Riikka gets a job elsewhere, which entails moving, decisions have to be made, but this doesn't really end particularly well for anyone.
Developments are presented casually with understated humour and a light, almost laconic tone without a trace of sentimentality. A recognisable story about contemporary romance, lies, loyalty, false expectations and the resulting disappointments.
  • 62'
  • Finland
  • 2013
Directors
Jarkko T. Laine, J-P Passi
Premiere
International premiere
Country of production
Finland
Year
2013
Festival Edition
IFFR 2014
Length
62'
Medium
DCP
Original title
Ajomies
Language
Finnish
Producer
Jussi Rantamäki
Production Company
Aamu Filmcompany Ltd
Sales
Aamu Filmcompany Ltd
Screenplay
Jarkko T. Laine, J-P Passi
Cinematography
Jarkko T. Laine, J-P Passi
Editor
Samu Heikkilä
Sound Design
Kirka Sainio
Cast
Matti Laine, Elina Ylisuvanto
Directors
Jarkko T. Laine, J-P Passi
Premiere
International premiere
Country of production
Finland
Year
2013
Festival Edition
IFFR 2014
Length
62'
Medium
DCP
Original title
Ajomies
Language
Finnish
Producer
Jussi Rantamäki
Production Company
Aamu Filmcompany Ltd
Sales
Aamu Filmcompany Ltd
Screenplay
Jarkko T. Laine, J-P Passi
Cinematography
Jarkko T. Laine, J-P Passi
Editor
Samu Heikkilä
Sound Design
Kirka Sainio
Cast
Matti Laine, Elina Ylisuvanto