Finland 2013
Director: Aku Louhimies
Script: Marko Kilpi, Jari Rantala
Camera: Mika Lehikoinen, Teemu Liakka
Editor: Samu Heikkilä
Music: Risto Hankala
Actors: Jessica Grabowsky, Eero Aho, Pirkka-Pekka Petelius
Production: PTO-Films
Distribution: Blind Spot
110 Min., DCP, colour, original with English subtitles

8-Ball tells the story of single mother Pike who, having just been released from prison, is trying to start her life anew with her young daughter. When her criminal ex-boyfriend Lalli comes back, it opens a window into a past of drugs and violence that Pike wants to put behind her. Which way will she take?

Aku Louhimies
His works include feature films, short films, serials, documentaries and music films. He won awards for several films (for example FROZEN CITY, NAKED HARBOUR) - at international festivals.

Films (selection)
1996    JUNA (KURZ)
1998    ISO POIKA (KURZ)
2005    FROZEN LAND
2006    FROZEN CITY
2012    NAKED HARBOUR