Thriller,Crime,Drama
Finland
Vares: Gambling Chip is a thrilling Finnish crime film directed by Lauri Törhönen, released in 2012. The movie is based on the novel "Kostonkehrä" by Reijo Mäki.
The film follows the story of private investigator Jussi Vares (Antti Reini) who falls for a beautiful woman named Sole (Minttu Mustakallio) after they meet in a bar. However, their love is short-lived when Sole is found dead in a bird-watching tower. The investigators are left clueless until Vares takes it upon himself to solve the mystery by investigating a series of denunciation letters.
Meanwhile, a hitman named Stahanov (Peter Franzén) is given an assignment to eliminate someone. Also, Sole's brother, Pekka (Jasper Pääkkönen), finds his wife in the arms of another man and goes on a rampage, accompanied by a black cat.
As Vares delves deeper into the case, he unravels some shocking truths and uncovers a web of deceit and corruption. The clues eventually lead him to a familiar person, and the final showdown turns out to be intense and deadly.
Overall, Vares: Gambling Chip is a gripping crime drama that keeps the audience on the edge of their seats until the very end. The film features a talented cast and offers a perfect blend of suspense, drama, and action.
