ISMO â Breaking Bad English is a cinematic version of the saying âthrough hardships to the stars.â Ismo, who grew up in Jyväskylä, is a shy boy with a vivid imagination who has trouble fitting in. As a student in his twenties, he stumbles upon a new form of expression in Finland, stand-up comedy, which suits him perfectly. Ismo quickly rises to become one of Finlandâs most successful stand-up comedians, but thatâs not enough for him. He decides to pursue a career in the United States, the homeland of the worldâs most famous comedians.