ISMO – Breaking Bad English (2024)
ISMO – Breaking Bad English is a cinematic version of the saying “through hardships to the stars.” Ismo, who grew up in Jyväskylä, is a shy boy with a vivid imagination who has trouble fitting in. As a student in his twenties, he stumbles upon a new form of expression in Finland, stand-up comedy, which suits him perfectly. Ismo quickly rises to become one of Finland’s most successful stand-up comedians, but that’s not enough for him. He decides to pursue a career in the United States, the homeland of the world’s most famous comedians.
Directors:
Ilkka Hynninen, Saku Pollari.
Writers:
Riku Suokas, Johanna Tohni, Ismo Leikola.
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Ismo Leikola as Self |
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Aku Salo as Ismo as a child (Voice) |
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Jarmo Ylinikka as God / Neighbor |
| Directing | Ilkka Hynninen | Director |
| Directing | Saku Pollari | Director |
| Writing | Riku Suokas | Screenplay |
| Writing | Johanna Tohni | Screenplay |
| Writing | Ismo Leikola | Screenplay |