Fallen Leaves
Seen it?2023 | 81 min | Romance, Drama, Comedy
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (98% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had little lasting buzz. 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 romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Is This Thing On?, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Funny with heart, romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 21 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in another language, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
98% on Rotten Tomatoes, 86 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.1 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
Won 1 Cannes award: Cannes Film Festival: Best International Independent Film. Also nominated for 2 Golden Globes. Plus 4 other awards.
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$12 million worldwide on a $1 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 70K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Aki Kaurismäki
- Alma PöystiAnsa
- Jussi VatanenHolappa
- Janne HyytiäinenHuotari
- Nuppu KoivuLiisa
- Mia SnellmanAnsa's Colleague
- Mikko MykkänenShop Security Guard
- Sherwan HajiParakin Resident
- Karar Al-BazoonParakin Resident
- Toni BuckmanKaraoke Singer ("Get On")
- Mika NikanderKaraoke Singer ("Serenade")