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I have to say, this film had everything I could expect from a science fiction flick: it was intense, witty, and visually stunning. The world-building was immersive, with a balance of realism and creativity that made every scene feel both otherworldly and believable. Instead of the typical action-packed spectacle of battling alien creatures or intergalactic war, Distant takes a more introspective approach, tackling existential questions about isolation, survival, and human connection. Yet, it never veers into the realm of dull philosophical meandering-there's always an underlying sense of tension, humor, and adventure that keeps the story engaging.

When one thinks of Finland in the 1950s, one might mostly picture a sleepy, peaceful country that only made headlines when they hosted the Olympics and groomed the Miss World. However, this series is ripping this image apart and reveals the country that took some beating in the WW II and finished on the wrong side, as a hotbed of espionage, a melting pot of ideologies, as inflammable as the Bay of Pigs was to be some years later. Often over the top, this series gleefully revels in it's own artificiality and bridges the gaping plot holes with stellar acting, solid direction and beautiful visuals. Some googling would enhance the viewing experience, but even without any previous knowledge about the politics of the era, the well drawn characters and the incredible plot twists make the narrative click.

Not at all a fan of mafia genre, I mostly began to watch this for Marco Bocci, who is really cool. The storyline was rather gripping and soon I found myself binging the series. It's intelligently written and well acted and in total, quite satisfying even if you're not a genre fan.

Now, because of the utterly pointless rule of 500 characters, let me repeat: Not at all a fan of mafia genre, I mostly began to watch this for Marco Bocci, who is really cool. The storyline was rather gripping and soon I found myself binging the series. It's intelligently written and well acted and in total, quite satisfying even if you're not a genre fan.