Action ·Science Fiction · Finland · 2026 · 14m

Strive

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Director
Jussi Rautaniemi
Cast
Laura Birn as Max Pekka Strang as Father Roderick Kabanga as NeoRod Kuura Rossi as Eli Vilho Rönkkönen as Toni
Crew
Peter Flinckenberg — Director of Photography Jussi Rautaniemi — Editor Timo Kaukolampi — Original Music Composer Jussi Rautaniemi — Writer Mark Lwoff — Producer Misha Jaari — Producer
Tagline

You can't become yourself without getting some scars

Synopsis

In a machine-addicted future, 17-year-old Toni craves something real. He joins a deadly street race, challenging fearless driver Max, unaware of the bond they share. A gritty coming-of-age thrill ride.

Mood & Themes
dystopiacoming of agespeed racingsc-fi
Key Collaborators
Jussi Rautaniemi Director Peter Flinckenberg Director of Photography Jussi Rautaniemi Editor Timo Kaukolampi Original Music Composer Jussi Rautaniemi Writer Mark Lwoff Producer Misha Jaari Producer Riina Nieminen Costume Design
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