Death Is a Problem for the Living

Risto Kivi and Arto Niska are two budget hearse drivers whose lives have fallen apart. Risto struggles with a gambling addiction that has cost him his home and strained his marriage, while Arto discovered he was born with only a small fraction of a normal brain, leading to social isolation. Together, they take on the most unpleasant jobs in the funeral business, transporting decayed bodies and accident victims. Despite their bleak circumstances, the two friends attempt to find a way to start over, eventually facing a situation where they must gamble with their own lives.

The film was written and directed by Teemu Nikki, marking the first in a series of four listed projects that include Snot and Splash: The Mystery of Disappearing Holes, 100 Liters of Gold, and Placeholder. The cast is led by Pekka Strang as Risto and Jari Virman as Arto, supported by Elina Knihtilä, Hannamaija Nikander, Pihla Penttinen, and Tiina Weckström.

Produced by It's Alive Films, The Culture Business, and Valofirma Cine Light Rental with a budget of 1 million USD, the movie combines elements of action, comedy, drama, and thriller. General audience reception is similar across different platforms, with a rating of 6.6/10 from 522 votes on IMDb and 6.5/10 from 31 votes on TMDB.