Unexpected Journey (2017)

In the heart of a diversified apartment block lives Veikko, a cantankerous old man, notoriously known as Lasse the racist. His life intersects with Kamal, a 17-year-old teenager whose heart yearns for his father in Nairobi. Born to immigrant parents, Kamal finds himself weary of his existence in Finland, trapped in a cultural limbo. A chance encounter sees Veikko promising to pay Kamal handsomely in exchange for a ride to his summer cottage, an offer that could provide Kamal the funds for his desired journey to Nairobi. As the unlikely duo embarks on this road trip, they are initially wary of one another, their differences as glaring as daylight. Veikko, hardened by age, views the world through a lens of suspicion, while Kamal, a young dreamer, is eager to escape the confines of his life. However, as the miles roll by, they find themselves drawn into an unexpected camaraderie. Their voyage becomes a mirror that reflects their misconceptions, and they begin to see that they are not as dissimilar as they initially thought. In unraveling the enigma of Veikko's strained relationship with his son, Kamal finds himself contemplating his own family ties and questioning his desperate urge to leave Finland. "Unexpected Journey" is a poignant tale of self-discovery, generational gaps, and the unexpected friendships that bloom amidst the most unlikely circumstances. This journey will compel you to look beyond stereotypes and reconsider what truly makes a place home.

Unexpected Journey is a comedy movie featuring Noah Kin and directed by Samuli Valkama.

It is possible to buy Unexpected Journey on Amazon Video.