Fallen Leaves

Fallen Leaves

Part of Aki Kaurismäki's Proletariat Trilogy

2023•1h 21m•7.1/10

RomanceComedyDrama

Ratings

🎬TMDb

7.1/10(698)

In modern-day Helsinki, two lonely souls in search of love meet by chance in a karaoke bar. However, their path to happiness is beset by obstacles – from lost phone numbers to mistaken addresses, alcoholism, and a charming stray dog.

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Production

Sputnik, Bufo, Pandora Film

Language

FI

Status

Released

Release Date

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Cast

Alma Pöysti

Alma Pöysti

Ansa

Jussi Vatanen

Jussi Vatanen

Holappa

Janne Hyytiäinen

Janne Hyytiäinen

Huotari

Nuppu Koivu

Nuppu Koivu

Liisa

Mia Snellman

Ansa's Colleague

Mikko Mykkänen

Mikko Mykkänen

Shop Security Guard

Sherwan Haji

Sherwan Haji

Parakin Resident

Karar Al-Bazoon

Parakin Resident

Toni Buckman

Karaoke Singer ("Get On")

Mika Nikander

Karaoke Singer ("Serenade")

Evi Salmelin

Karaoke Hostess

Aapo Penttilä

Dumpster Diver

Antti Määttänen

Staff Manager

Matti Onnismaa

Matti Onnismaa

Manager of the Metal Workshop

Simon Al-Bazoon

Simon Al-Bazoon

Internet Cafe Owner

Martti Suosalo

Martti Suosalo

Raunio

Mitja Tuurala

Twilight Man 1

Sami Muttilainen

Twilight Man 2

Leo Laitinen

Train Stop Hooligan

Jaakko Ranta

Train Stop Hooligan

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