‘Extreme demands’: Finnish cross-country ski psychodrama Guts finds global success (opens in new tab)

Ferocity of women’s sport juxtaposed with cosy homes and pretty snow scenes in TV series gaining wider recognitionThe concept of sisu – used to refer to guts or inner strength – is often talked about as the source of Finnish happiness.And Guts, a hit Finnish TV series about top female cross-country skiers, makes it clear from the beginning that any happiness in this psychodrama is going to be exceptionally hard-won. Continue reading...