‘Extreme demands’: Finnish cross-country ski psychodrama Guts finds global success
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The portrayal of sisu through intense sports - Highlights the resilience and inner strength required in competitive environments.
Gaining wider recognition globally - Could inspire more depictions of female athletes' struggles and triumphs, promoting stronger narratives about perseverance.
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.