A touching story about Jaakko, a Finnish man with multiple sclerosis who spends much of his days at home with his long-distance girlfriend Sirpa for company. Jaakko, who is a movie fan and uses a wheelchair, decides to travel to cheer up Sirpa when her health turns for the worse. Along the way, he faces various challenges, but his determination and love for Sirpa drive the narrative.
Director Teemu Nikki films the movie entirely from Jaakko's perspective, keeping him in focus and mostly in close-up while the world around him is a blur. The opening credits are written in braille and read aloud by assistive technology, showing how Jaakko navigates the world as a blind wheelchair user. Petri Poikolainen, who plays Jaakko, brings the character to life with a stoic grace and sardonic wit.
The film highlights the difficulties and barriers faced by blind wheelchair users and the lack of resources to provide assistance, leaving them vulnerable to thieves. It also sheds light on the hostile attitude of the able-bodied world towards people with disabilities.
Director Teemu Nikki films the movie entirely from Jaakko's perspective, keeping him in focus and mostly in close-up while the world around him is a blur. The opening credits are written in braille and read aloud by assistive technology, showing how Jaakko navigates the world as a blind wheelchair user. Petri Poikolainen, who plays Jaakko, brings the character to life with a stoic grace and sardonic wit.
The film highlights the difficulties and barriers faced by blind wheelchair users and the lack of resources to provide assistance, leaving them vulnerable to thieves. It also sheds light on the hostile attitude of the able-bodied world towards people with disabilities.