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Fallen Leaves

Fallen Leaves

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Fallen Leaves

2023

1h 21m

7.1(767 votes)

Romance

Drama

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.

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Production Companies

Sputnik

Bufo

Pandora Film

The people behind it

Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

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")

Creative team

Directed by: Aki Kaurismäki
Written by: Aki Kaurismäki
Produced by: Aki Kaurismäki

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