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Fallen Leaves

Play trailer 1:26 Poster for Fallen Leaves Released Nov 17, 2023 1h 21m Comedy Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
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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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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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review Cody Allen Geek Vibes Nation In this delicate interplay of poignant storytelling, Fallen Leaves gently reminds us that, even within the seemingly unfeeling expanse of existence, pockets of goodness persist. Rated: 9/10 Jul 22, 2025 Full Review David Bax Battleship Pretension It’s a comedy and one of the romantic variety without any irony or cynicism. Apr 10, 2025 Full Review 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 Full Review Read all reviews

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Gene Very good dram-com with romantic touch Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 01/06/24 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review Stephen D A Finnish take on 'Brief Encounter' (there is even a clue in the film poster in the background as well as the choice of soundtrack). Rather styalised and I occasionally wondered if it was meant to be comedic. Short, so it just about sustained my attention. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 08/07/25 Full Review Ava S Fallen Leaves is charming in spots, but it struggles to pull off Wes Anderson's signature dry humour and offers nothing new in terms of plot and character. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 07/12/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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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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