Fallen Leaves

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Fallen Leaves

Released Nov 17, 2023

1h 21m

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Drama

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In modern-day Helsinki, two lonely souls in search of love meet by chance in a local karaoke bar. However, the pair's path to happiness is beset by numerous obstacles -- from lost numbers to mistaken addresses, alcoholism, and a charming stray dog.

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Critics Consensus

A quirky tale of star-crossed lovers, Fallen Leaves is a life-affirming gem from Finnish filmmaker Kaurismäki.

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Christina Newland

iNews.co.uk

In an exploitative and cruel world, this shambling, quiet romance captures both the void of loneliness and the warmth of human touch.

Rated: 5/5

Sep 18, 2024

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Jake Wilson

The Age (Australia)

By design, Fallen Leaves isn’t so much a romance as a series of gestures towards the idea of one. You can’t tell this kind of story any more, is the implication, but wouldn’t it be nice if you could?

Rated: 3.5/5

Feb 19, 2024

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Stephen Romei

The Australian

This movie does follow that arc in its own way. It feels like there’s a big beating heart awaiting its moment.

Rated: 3.5/5

Feb 15, 2024

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David Bax

Battleship Pretension

It’s a comedy and one of the romantic variety without any irony or cynicism.

Apr 10, 2025

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William Stottor

Loud and Clear Reviews

33 years later, Aki Kaurismäki continues his Proletariat series with Fallen Leaves, a hilarious and winning deadpan delight.

Rated: 4.5/5

Sep 3, 2024

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David Walsh

World Socialist Web Site

Fallen Leaves has humorous and moving moments, but they are too few in number. In general, the self-consciously restrained style is irritating, not illuminating. It closes the film off to life, rather than opening it up.

Rated: 2/4

Aug 26, 2024

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Gene

Very good dram-com with romantic touch

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

01/06/24

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Sari

This movie was amazing. It has a short run time which is refreshing out alongside the other releases that consistently go above two hours. My whole theater was laughing at the dry pan humor and the out of time feel really made the movie very tense. It was a very enjoyable experience that will make you leave with a smile.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/04/23

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sophia z

This is not an action film. It is a beautifully rendered look at the mundane life of two characters we desperately hope will find each other. And very subtly we see their characters change because, well, there now are reasons to change. They embrace life very differently than before because of each other. Beautiful film.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/26/23

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Christopher

Really enjoyable. A story about two people each living out their own rather bleak existence - but find hope and companionship with one another. The film is from Finland, so it has rather dark. sardonic humor and minimalist qualities. However, the actors are compelling to watch and the story is engaging.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/18/23

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Sergio A

Aki gently embraces modernity, but just enough to preserve his timeless style. A subtle story of love and resilience, told with the mastery only Kaurismäki can achieve.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/20/25

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Jonathan K

Yeah, this one's definitely not for me. It got a low-budget look, in a bad way, it's dry, and honestly, it's neither funny nor heartwarming like the reviews say. Just didn't click.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

04/13/25

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Synopsis

In modern-day Helsinki, two lonely souls in search of love meet by chance in a local karaoke bar. However, the pair's path to happiness is beset by numerous obstacles -- from lost numbers to mistaken addresses, alcoholism, and a charming stray dog.

Director: Aki Kaurismäki
Producer: Misha Jaari, Aki Kaurismäki, Mark Lwoff
Screenwriter: Aki Kaurismäki, Aki Kaurismäki
Distributor: MUBI
Production Co: Sputnik Oy
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Original Language: Finnish
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 17, 2023, Limited
Box Office (Gross USA): $954.3K
Runtime: 1h 21m

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