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Strive (2026)
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Strive (2026)

Genre
Action
Release Date
March 6, 2026
Studio
Bufo
Official Site
https://www.ses.fi/en/catalogue/film/strive/
Genre
Action
Release Date
March 6, 2026
MPAA Rating
-
Duration
014 minute(s)
Production Budget
250
Studio
Bufo
Official Site
https://www.ses.fi/en/catalogue/film/strive/
Director
Jussi Rautaniemi
Producer
Mark Lwoff, Misha Jaari
Screenwriter
Jussi Rautaniemi
Starring
  • Laura Birn
  • Pekka Strang
  • Roderick Kabanga
  • Kuura Rossi
  • Vilho Rönkkönen

In the quiet intensity of a Finnish winter, a man's life unravels in a single, fateful moment. Directed by Jussi Rautaniemi, "Strive" follows Jussi, portrayed by Pekka Strang, a man whose world is defined by his devotion to the demanding sport of ski jumping. His existence, a rigid routine of discipline shared with his young son, is shattered when a tragic accident leaves him grappling with an unimaginable loss and a profound crisis of identity. As Jussi struggles to find solid ground, he encounters a woman, played by Laura Birn, whose own path is marked by a different kind of searching, and a young athlete, Kuura Rossi, who reflects the ambition he once knew. This poignant drama explores the fragile human spirit striving to move forward when the very foundation of purpose has been ripped away. With a tone that is both starkly beautiful and deeply intimate, the film captures the silent battles and tentative connections that emerge in the wake of life-altering grief, asking whether a man can redefine himself when the dream he lived for is gone.

GENRE: Action YEAR: 2026