The Other Side of Hope
Seen it?2017 | 101 min | Comedy, Drama
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (92% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no lasting buzz and soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 41 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in another language, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
A restaurateur befriends a Syrian refugee who has recently arrived in Finland.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
92% on Rotten Tomatoes, 84 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.9 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
Won 1 Berlin award: Berlin International Film Festival: Silver Bear for Best Director. Plus 2 other awards.
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$2 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 16K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Aki Kaurismäki
- Sherwan HajiKhaled
- Sakari KuosmanenWikström
- Kaija PakarinenWikström's Wife
- Niroz HajiMiriam
- Janne HyytiäinenNyrhinen
- Ilkka KoivulaCalamnius
- Nuppu KoivuMirja
- Simon Al-BazoonMazdak
- Tuomari NurmioBusker / Band Member
- Abdi JamaCashier at Train Station