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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.
