Korso Page #2

Synopsis: Markus dreams of becoming a street ball star in New York, but spends his days in his home suburb Korso, in Finland, playing ball with his friends in an old warehouse - and drinking. When Markus's little sister brings a black guy Jojo home Markus's dream is put to test. He risks everything to prove that his dream is not ridiculous. But what if it is?
Genre: Drama, Sport
Director(s): Akseli Tuomivaara
Production: Oy Bufo Ab
  1 win & 1 nomination.
 
IMDB:
5.2
Year:
2014
84 min
14 Views


- I may become marginalised!

Looks that way.

- Let's get out of here.

Next time I'll call the police.

Where are you off to?

Where is he going?

Hey, Jojo!

Stay away from my sister.

- Look, it's the basketball star!

I'm so scared.

- Did you hear me?

Didn't you find anyone to beat up?

What? The King of Korso.

This is how long I'll rot in here.

Now we're gonna buy some shoes.

- Hey, look at that bloke.

Piss-arse drunk

in the middle of the day.

The rich are morons,

just like the rest.

You look like a pro!

- Those cougars are checking you out.

I have the best arse in NYC.

- Markus, I want these.

They're cool as f***.

Do they fit?

- These feel really good.

He's going to NYC to play.

I'll leave these on,

And we'll take the shades as well.

- That's right.

Hey, wanna come to my farewell party?

It'd be nice,

but my boyfriend wouldn't like it.

You're breaking my heart!

That was really good.

I'll fix us a ride.

Hi, what's up?

- Not much.

What's the occasion?

- A mate is going on exchange.

Really? Where?

- The States.

I'm going as well. Where?

- Florida.

Markus, come here!

Why are you going?

- To play basketball.

That's my ball bearer and my coach.

Bollocks. I'm the manager.

- Yeah, you look like it.

Could you give us a ride?

- I don't think there's room...,

This is a minivan!

- Not this time,

If you give us a ride, my hair

won't be the only wet thing tonight.

Is that your friend over there?

- Karla!

Take it easy.

- We've been waiting for ages.

It's like the lottery,

we've got no chance. Look at them!

I don't know how to open it.

- The one with the bag is yours.

Could you help us?

- Go and show them,

Hi. Are you Karla?

- Yeah.

I'm Markus.

- Do I know you from somewhere?

Not yet.

- It's open!

Yes,

Thanks a lot. Have a nice day.

- Let's go.

I told you! No f***ing chance!

Hey, how about that ride?

It's raining! Come on.

It's my last night.

It's so different.

Streetball is like.,.

It's free.

I reckon it's more like dancing.

Are you really going to the States?

- Yeah.

We could meet up somewhere halfway.

- Where are you going? I've got wine.

We're going to a party.

You have wine, we have beer.

We have to drink them somewhere.

I noticed your jeans are dirty.

You could take them off later,

and we can wash them

on my washboard abs. How about it?

In your dreams.

Go straight until the water tower.

Turn right! There!

- What the f*** is this place?

Where's the party?

- It's wherever we are!

We're here.

Ta-dah!

- I'd leave right now.

Hurry up!

- I want to go to Helsinki.

F***ing hell.

I can help you with those.

- We don't even have to open the cans!

My dad's car is stuck.

It'll come out when the sun

starts to shine and it dries off.

It may be broken!

- No, it's not! It's American.

At least I won't get hammered

with this drizzle,

This is how Markus makes

his first 3-point shot,

Jump! No!

Hey, guys, it's my only ball!

Well, I'll buy a new ball from NYC.

A better one.

You can swim by yourself.

- I can help you undress.

Do you have a bikini?

- No.

When you're old and

nobody wants to kiss you anymore,

you'll remember the lovely boy

from Korso who wanted to kiss,

But you were like: 'I'm a bit busy,

going to Florida and everything.'

The lovely boy from Korso...

- I'm lovely for a guy from Korso.

Hey! What the f*** are you doing?

Your arse was up for grabs! Chill!

Karla, we're leaving.

Do you hear me?

That f***ing shithead is too drunk.

I want to get out of here.

- What happened?

Have a nice exchange!

You're a f***ing hero.

- Well done.

A Finnish man just wants some intimacy

but the b*tch gets upset!

Easy for you to smile!

- 'The lovely boy from Korso.'

I'm so gonna use that next time.

Have you been raving about

some plane tickets?

I bought them. I'm going to New York.

With what?

- None of your business.

For real. You can't just go there.

Where are you going to stay?

- I just need to get started.

Mum's got some relatives there.

- We don't even know them,

A little snack,

I was thinking you could tag along.

- F*** you.

My Golden American Express

will take care of the expenses,

You've got no chance

against those black tanks.

You'll be totally clueless in Harlem.

You even get lost in Helsinki!

The road works confused me!

'My name is Markus from Finland.

Please don't hurt me.'

Let's take a ride.

I'll clear the seat.

Hold that for a bit.

F*** all this stuff,

Okay. Are you good?

- Yeah.

High winds. Sea breeze near the coast.

The skies are mostly clear.

The temperatures will range from

a few degrees below zero to plus five...

Have some nuggets.

No thanks, I just ate.

- Come on. The dip is excellent.

Try the other dip as well.

We were supposed to go fishing,

but we'll see.

How about you? Going on any trips?

No,

Hey, what are you doing?

Calm down!

Goddammit!

Do you think I'm stupid, eh?

- No!

You think you can leave

without paying your debt?

I'll pay you back!

Pay your goddamn debt!

- It hurts!

Pay, motherf***er!

- I'll give you 1,500 next week!

Let me go!

Do you hear?

F***ing fatso, open the door!

Come and get your backpack.

Two days.

Did you apply for that job

we were talking about?

No. They required two years

of work experience and a degree...

And you're not going back to school?

Maybe later.

How about training courses

for the unemployed...

There's a creativity workshop...

I sort of need

some cash right now.

'Cos my mum died.

Sorry...

Honestly, I'm screwed. I borrowed

money from the wrong person,

and he's gonna kill me

if I don't pay him back tomorrow.

How stupid do you think I am?

Do you think you can come here to lie,

and we'll just give you the money?

Typical. You people claim you want to

help, but when I really need help...

Go f*** yourself, Terttu!

Social services fail you every time.

- They just fuss over their refugees.

Don't you have anything to sell?

A friend of Vn's brother made

good money with an insurance fraud.

He'd claimed his boombox

had been stolen.

I don't think we have insurance,

Should you call your dad in Sweden?

F***!

Or is he still upset 'cos you drank

the money for your driving license?

Hello.

- Hi...

Hi, it's Markus.

- Nice of you to call.

Hi, how are you doing?

Watch it! Daddy's on the phone.

Emma and Johan have been ill.

Just some virus. How are you all?

Yeah... Look, I was wondering...

How's school?

I could get a summer job for you.

Hasse might have something.

- Thanks for the birthday card.

Oh, you got it...

Well?

I didn't ask him,

Sorry, I didn't hear.

- Is Hartsa at home?

Haven't seen him for a while...

- His mobile is off.

Jo-johannes?

- What is it?

Well?

Get down!

Hurry up!

Any luck?

- Stop grilling me! I can do this.

Holy sh*t, it started!

Shout when you see it.

- Which one is it?

Guys, this is for real.

Are you absolutely sure you're in?

- Of course,

Let's go, then.

I'll keep watch.

- Where's the key?

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Kirsikka Saari

Kirsikka Saari, (born in 1973) in Helsinki, is a Finnish film maker and screenwriter. Saari and fellow producer Selma Vilhunen are nominated for an Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film for the 2013 film Do I Have to Take Care of Everything?. more…

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