Kalifornian Kommando | Support | Forsbacka (Perfect Commando, 2020)
Forsbacka is training to be a soldier in special forces, because every man in his family has done so in a small town in Pohjanmaa, Finland.
A privileged young American is forced to join the Finnish army in this fish-out-of-water comedy
Van Hamilton’s first trip to Finland gets off to a bad start the moment he leaves the plane. The 23-year-old rich kid from California was expecting a five-star holiday with his girlfriend Rachel. Instead he is arrested at the airport, shot with a stun gun by Military Police, then dragged unconscious to an army barracks in the middle of nowhere.
Unfortunately for Van, this isn’t a case of mistaken identity. His dual American-Finnish citizenship means he’s forced to do military service. To make things worse, his parents knew this would happen; they’re hoping the army will turn their spoiled son into a responsible adult.
Now, whether he likes it or not, Van is going to have to train to be a commando! Meanwhile Rachel, with no money or return ticket home, learns how to survive in Helsinki by befriending a crazy, but well-meaning underground rap trio. Both are pushed out of their comfort zones in this action-packed comedy.
An edgy, quirky comedy drama that is perfect for a younger-skewing demo
Directed: Jalmari HelanderCinematographer: Mika Orasmaa
Written: Mikko Pöllä
Starring Kian Lawley, Katherine Hughes, Pete Gardner
Producer: Eerika Vermilä
