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Fallen Leaves

Fallen Leaves

20237.11h 21m

Overview

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.

Directed by Aki Kaurismäki
Written by Aki Kaurismäki
Produced by Aki Kaurismäki
Box OfficeBudget: $1.5MRevenue: $12.4M

Top Cast

Alma Pöysti

Alma Pöysti

Ansa

Jussi Vatanen

Jussi Vatanen

Holappa

Janne Hyytiäinen

Janne Hyytiäinen

Huotari

Nuppu Koivu

Nuppu Koivu

Liisa

M

Mia Snellman

Ansa's Colleague

Mikko Mykkänen

Mikko Mykkänen

Shop Security Guard

Sherwan Haji

Sherwan Haji

Parakin Resident

K

Karar Al-Bazoon

Parakin Resident

T

Toni Buckman

Karaoke Singer ("Get On")

M

Mika Nikander

Karaoke Singer ("Serenade")

Themes & Keywords

helsinki, finlandcomakaraokealcoholismromancelonelinessstray dogdeadpan comedyrussian invasion of ukraine (2022)movie theaterindependent filmworking class peopleromantic dramedydry humor

About Fallen Leaves

Fallen Leaves is a romance, comedy, drama film released in 2023 exploring themes of helsinki, finland, coma, karaoke, alcoholism, romance, loneliness. Directed by Aki Kaurismäki, it stars Alma Pöysti, Jussi Vatanen, Janne Hyytiäinen. 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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