Episode 529: In The Seats With....Jalmari Helander and 'Sisu'

When kicking ass, having a singular focus can be a distinct advantage....On this very special episode we are diving head first into one of our favorite genres with some pedal to the medal action.  It's time for 'Sisu'.During the last desperate days of WWII, a solitary prospector (Jorma Tommila) crosses paths with Nazis on a scorched-earth retreat in northern Finland. When the Nazis steal his gold, they quickly discover that they have just tangled with no ordinary miner. While there is no direct translation for the Finnish word “sisu”, this legendary ex-commando will embody what sisu means: a white-knuckled form of courage and unimaginable determination in the face of overwhelming odds. And no matter what the Nazis throw at him, the one-man death squad will go to outrageous lengths to get his gold back – even if it means killing every last Nazi in his path.This is a 90+ minute intense ride that you won't soon forget.  It's in theatres now but we had the distinct pleasure of sitting down and talking with writer/director Jalmari Helander to talk about the origins of the story and so very much more....'Sisu' is in theatres now....