Hannu Tuomainen

A reindeer boy named Niko dreams about flying like his father, whom he has never met. Despite constant mocking from others, he sneaks out of his home valley to take flying lessons from Julius, a flying squirrel. (imdb)

Young, aspiring musician, Pete, is caught off guard by a diagnosis of cancer. While in the hospital receiving treatment Pete meets another youngster in the ward, Jusa, who has terminal cancer. Jusa dreams of only few things before his inevitable death - getting drunk, getting laid and getting a ticket to Mombasa. Together the boys escape the hospital. But before heading to Africa, Pete wants to go across the country to see the girl he's sweet on. Which will prevail, love or friendship?

Niko is a flying reindeer boy whose biggest dream is to become a member of Santa's flying forces. But instead he loses Santa's sleigh and during pursuit to get it back he learns the importance of friendship and doing things your own way. (imdb)