Fallen Leaves

Name: Fallen Leaves
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Released: November 17, 2023
Duration: 81 min
Rating: 86
Cast: Alina Tomnikov, Alma Pöysti, Janne Hyytiäinen, Jussi Vatanen, Maria Heiskanen

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MUBI | Release Date: November 17, 2023 | Not Rated

Starring: Alina Tomnikov, Alma Pöysti, Janne Hyytiäinen, Jussi Vatanen, Maria Heiskanen, Martti Suosalo, Matti Onnismaa, Nuppu Koivu, Sakari Kuosmanen, Simon Al-Bazoon

Summary: In modern-day Helsinki, two lonely souls (Alma Pöysti and Jussi Vatanen) in search of their first love meet by chance in a local karaoke bar. However, the pair’s path to happiness is beset by numerous obstacles – from lost phone numbers to mistaken addresses, alcoholism, and a charming stray dog.

Director: Aki Kaurismäki

Genre(s): Drama, Comedy

Rating: Not Rated

Runtime: 81 min

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Tara Brady

Dec 1, 2023

The same droll humour and keen social awareness that have defined [Kaurismaki's] work since Leningrad Cowboys Go America, in 1989, are now put in service of a lovely, star-crossed romance. Read full review

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Bilge Ebiri

Nov 17, 2023

There’s life boiling under the simple surfaces, which is both Kaurismäki’s aesthetic mantra and his great theme. At their best, these quiet, cool films tear you to pieces. Fallen Leaves already feels like one of his signature works. Read full review

David Sims

Nov 20, 2023

Again, Fallen Leaves is a comedy, and a consistently funny one, even if most of its laugh lines are gruffly delivered. Read full review

The Film Stage Rory O'Connor

May 25, 2023

As a film, Fallen Leaves could hardly be simpler––two people living separate, lonesome lives meet and maybe fall in love––but there is beauty in that simplicity and, as ever, Kaurismäki’s characters live far richer inner lives. Read full review

The Telegraph Tim Robey

Dec 1, 2023

You couldn’t accuse the film of outstaying its welcome for even one of these 81 pristine minutes. Read full review

David Rooney

May 25, 2023

Running just 81 minutes, Fallen Leaves is slight compared to many of Kaurismäki’s more complex narratives, but its well of feeling creeps up on you and it delivers a good share of laugh-out-loud lines with droll aplomb. Besides, who are we to quibble about any gift from one of world cinema’s greatest treasures? Read full review

Owen Gleiberman

May 25, 2023

It’s a nice but exceedingly minor movie. It leaves little imprint. Read full review

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