[3] The main character of the film is Asko Mertanen (Hannu Lauri), a Tamperean waiter who has tall poppy syndrome.

Mertanen's girlfriend, waitress Eeva-Maria (Laila Räikkä), wants to witness as he practices for his plan by shooting at a live target.

Earlier, in March 1986, there had been the assassination of Olof Palme, the Prime Minister of Sweden, and during the filming, Mikkeli hostage crisis also happened.

Erkka Lehtola's (Aamulehti) evaluation of the film was also positive, considering it to be done professionally, but still finding criticism for the lack of a social reference background.

[5] Arto Pajukallio (Tv-maailma) describes his later evaluation the film's dialogue as "too contrived",[6] while Pertti Avola (Helsingin Sanomat) states that the story has gained more credibility over time.