Fallen Leaves (2023)
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.
Director: Aki Kaurismäki
Genre: Romance, Comedy, Drama
Runtime: 81 min
Release Date: September 14, 2023
Cast
- Alma Pöysti - Ansa
- Jussi Vatanen - Holappa
- Janne Hyytiäinen - Huotari
- Nuppu Koivu - Liisa
- Mia Snellman - Ansa's Colleague
- Mikko Mykkänen - Shop Security Guard
- Sherwan Haji - Parakin Resident
- Karar Al-Bazoon - Parakin Resident
- Toni Buckman - Karaoke Singer ("Get On")
- Mika Nikander - Karaoke Singer ("Serenade")
Screenplay
Cinematography: Timo Salminen
Editing: Samu Heikkilä
Production: Sputnik, Bufo, Pandora Film
Country: Finland, Germany
Language: suomi, العربية
Budget: $1M
Box Office: $12M
Original Language: fi
Themes
The Pain of Unrequited Love, Lonely Hearts Finding Each Other, One-Night Stands and Subsequent Regret, Old-Fashioned Love: Letters and Longing, Love Between Older Man and Younger Woman
Keywords
helsinki, finland, coma, karaoke, alcoholism, romance, loneliness, stray dog, deadpan comedy, russian invasion of ukraine (2022), movie theater, independent film, working class people, romantic dramedy, dry humor
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Fallen Leaves about?
- 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.
- Who directed Fallen Leaves?
- Fallen Leaves was directed by Aki Kaurismäki.
- Who stars in Fallen Leaves?
- Fallen Leaves stars Alma Pöysti, Jussi Vatanen, Janne Hyytiäinen, Nuppu Koivu, Mia Snellman, Mikko Mykkänen.
- How long is Fallen Leaves?
- Fallen Leaves has a runtime of 1h 21m (81 minutes).
- What genre is Fallen Leaves?
- Fallen Leaves is a Romance, Comedy, Drama film.
- What is the budget of Fallen Leaves?
- Fallen Leaves had a budget of $1M.
- How much did Fallen Leaves gross?
- Fallen Leaves grossed $12M worldwide.
- Where was Fallen Leaves produced?
- Fallen Leaves was produced in Finland, Germany.
- What are the themes of Fallen Leaves?
- The themes of Fallen Leaves include: The Pain of Unrequited Love, Lonely Hearts Finding Each Other, One-Night Stands and Subsequent Regret, Old-Fashioned Love: Letters and Longing, Love Between Older Man and Younger Woman.