Fallen Leaves

Released Nov 17, 2023

1h 21m

Comedy

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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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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Alonso Duralde

Breakfast All Day

This is a movie that could be gloomy so easily, but [Kaurismäki] somehow manages to find this level of whimsy and and optimism.

Rated: 8.8/10

Jan 26, 2024

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Tim Miller

Cape Cod Wave Magazine

However understated, Kaurismaki’s film also offers a warm love story about two lonely people, one alcoholic, struggling to break out of their dead-end lives. ... No matter how bleak life can be, Kaurismaki suggests, there is hope.

Rated: 4/4

Mar 16, 2024

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

One of 2023's 20 best films.

Rated: 3.5/4

Mar 12, 2024

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Filipe Freitas

Always Good Movies

Kaurismaki emphasizes human resilience and the value of love with his filmmaking gestures, in an absolutely gorgeous and hugely affirming love story. It’s one of those pure delights that’s hard to resist.

Rated: 4/5

Mar 2, 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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Carlos F

Beautiful work of art, best movie I have seen in years

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/13/24

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Richard B

When love is missing from your life, addictions and self-sabotage creep in.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

04/03/24

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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
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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