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Fallen Leaves (Kuolleet lehdet)

Directed by Aki Kaurismäki
Finland, Germany
2023
81 mins

In modern-day Helsinki, Ansa and Holappa, two lonely souls in search of their first love, meet by chance in a local karaoke bar. However, the pair’s path to happiness is beset by numerous obstacles — from lost phone numbers to mistaken addresses, alcoholism, and a charming stray dog.

  • Year
    2023
  • Country
    Finland, Germany
  • Language
    Finnish
  • Premiere Status
    Florida Premiere
  • Director
    Aki Kaurismäki
  • Cast
    Alma Pöysti, Jussi Vatanen, Anna Karjalainen
  • Writer
    Aki Kaurismäki
  • Cinematographer
    Timo Salminen
  • Editor
    Samu Heikkilä
  • Genre
    Drama, Comedy
  • Theme
    Germany

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