- Country: Finland
- Genres: Drama, Thriller
- Release: 2023-02-28
- Director: Roope Olenius
- Writers: Veera W. Vilo
- Language: English | Finnish | Russian
- Stars: Veera W. Vilo , Leena Uotila , Karoliina Blackburn , Saara Elina , Miikka J. Anttila , Jevgeni Haukka , Regina Launivuo , Sirke Lääkkölä , Ilona Chevakova , Slava Dugin
- Runtime: 120 min
- Awards: 4 nominations
- AKA: Free Skate (Finland) , Free Skate (United States of America) , Free Skate
- Plot:
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.
- IMDB:tt9587950
Free Skate Cast · · · ALL
Roope Olenius
Director
Veera W. Vilo
Figure Skater
Leena Uotila
Grandmother
Karoliina Blackburn
Finnish Coach
Jevgeni Haukka
Father
Miikka J. Anttila
Choreographer
Regina Launivuo
Russian Coach
Ilona Chevakova
Russian Skater
Beata Harju
Reporter
Enni Ojutkangas
Finnish Skater
Roope Olenius
Goaltender
Olga Temonen
Dressmaker
Jari Manninen
(II)
Zamboni Driver
Boodi Kabbani
Doctor