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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.

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Top billed cast

  • Photo of Ismo LeikolaIsmo LeikolaSelf
  • Photo of Aku SaloAku SaloIsmo as a child (Voice)
  • Photo of Jarmo YlinikkaJarmo YlinikkaGod / Neighbor

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