In Aki Kaurismäki's 2016 film <i>Toivon tuolla puelella</i> ("The Other Side of Hope"), the Finnish auteur continues a theme he explored in <i>Le Havre</i> from five years earlier: refugees fleeing to Europe and forced to survive when heartless officials and some locals are against them. While that earlier film was shot in the comparatively exotic setting of the eponymous French port, <i>Toivon tuolla puelella</i>…
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Sherwan Haji
Khaled
Sakari Kuosmanen
Wikström
Kaija Pakarinen
Wikström's Wife
Niroz Haji
Miriam
Janne Hyytiäinen
Nyrhinen
Ilkka Koivula
Calamnius
Nuppu Koivu
Mirja
Simon Al-Bazoon
Mazdak
Tuomari Nurmio
Busker / Band Member
Abdi Jama
Cashier at Train Station
Antti Virmavirta
Police at the Station
Timo Torikka
Police at the Station
Olli Varja
Drunkard
Pia Riihioja
Clothing Shop Attendant
Kati Outinen
Clothing Store Owner
Maria Järvenhelmi
Reception Center Officer
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Europe "welcomes" war refugees. Gallery of portraits in Tati-style sets, and a call to order, always in progress. Uplifting.
FAQ about The Other Side of Hope
What is The Other Side of Hope about?
A restaurateur befriends a Syrian refugee who has recently arrived in Finland.
When was The Other Side of Hope released?
The Other Side of Hope was released in 2017.
What genres does The Other Side of Hope belong to?
The Other Side of Hope is categorised as Comedy, Drama.
Who stars in The Other Side of Hope?
The cast of The Other Side of Hope includes Sherwan Haji, Sakari Kuosmanen, Kaija Pakarinen, Niroz Haji, Janne Hyytiäinen.