Sideline (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film
Released in 2008, Sideline is a drama film directed by Maria Kaurismäki, running about 12 minutes.
What it’s about. Heli, a business student, decides to post an escort ad on the Internet. Soon she meets her first client Risto, the CEO of a Russian oriented trade company. Risto is more than willing to rent Heli's services for longer than just one night. Later, Heli takes her friends out for a fancy dinner without them knowing of her new secret career. Heli soon realizes that the money earned on the previous night is now playing a role in her present and future life.
Who’s in it. Sideline stars Krista Kosonen as Heli, Antti Reini as Risto, Lauri Tanskanen as Luennoitsija and Henna Tanskanen as Anna, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sideline page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sideline tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sideline (2008)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Sideline change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Sideline?
- Sideline stars Krista Kosonen, Antti Reini, Lauri Tanskanen, Henna Tanskanen and Panu Mikkola.
- When was Sideline released?
- Sideline was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 12 minutes.