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The Other Side of Hope
“The Other Side of Hope,” directed by Aki Kaurismäki, is a poignant dramedy that intertwines the lives of a Finnish salesman-turned-restaurateur and a Syrian refugee seeking asylum in Helsinki. Through its deadpan humor and compassionate storytelling, the film explores themes of human connection, resilience, and the quest for a better life amidst bureaucratic challenges.
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Director: Aki Kaurismäki
Actors: Abdi Jama, Ilkka Koivula, Janne Hyytiäinen, Kaija Pakarinen, Niroz Haji, Nuppu Koivu, Sakari Kuosmanen, Sherwan Haji, Simon Al-Bazoon, Tuomari Nurmio
Company: Oy Bufo Ab, Sputnik, Zweites Deutsches Fernsehen (ZDF)
Awards: 8 wins & 24 nominations
Budget: 1,600,000
Worldwide Gross: $4,282,973
Duration: 1h 40min
Release: 2017
Release Date: 2017-02-03
IMDb: 7.2
TMDB: 7.0
Rotten Tomatoes: 92%
Metacritic: 84
FilmAffinity: 6.8