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7.2/10 • 590

2023-09-141h 21m

RomanceComedyDrama

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.

Directors
Aki Kaurismäki
Writters
Aki Kaurismäki
Editors
Aki Kaurismäki, Samu Heikkilä

Top Billed Cast

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  1. Alma Pöysti

    Alma Pöysti

    Ansa

  2. Jussi Vatanen

    Jussi Vatanen

    Holappa

  3. Janne Hyytiäinen

    Janne Hyytiäinen

    Huotari

  4. Nuppu Koivu

    Nuppu Koivu

    Liisa

  5. Mia Snellman

    Mia Snellman

    Ansa's Colleague

  6. Mikko Mykkänen

    Mikko Mykkänen

    Shop Security Guard

  7. Sherwan Haji

    Sherwan Haji

    Parakin Resident

  8. Karar Al-Bazoon

    Karar Al-Bazoon

    Parakin Resident

  9. Toni Buckman

    Toni Buckman

    Karaoke Singer ("Get On")

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CinemaSerf

Dec 5, 2023

7/10

There's a lovely scene in this film where "Holappa" (Jussi Vatanen) and his mate are in an Helsinki karaoke bar staffed by a motionless barman who looks like he's straight out a zombie movie! Talking of zombie movies, the story follows the lives of this fellow and of "Ansa" (Alma Pöysti) whose first date at the local "Ritz" cinema is ecactly that - unlikely fodder for a burgeoning romance - even if their post film chat afterwards is under the gaze of a "Brief Encounter" poster. She has recently been fired for pinching some out-of-date food from the supermarket in which she worked. He's been fired a few times for too many vodka breaks at work. Her latest boss is arrested for drug dealing and that's when they first meet. They click, they go for a coffee - then that cinema trip ensues. Thing is, she has views on excessive drinking - it has profoundly affected members of her family. He's a bit of an ass about that - but perhaps she's had more of an impact on him than he realised. Maybe he can give up? Maybe she'll give him another chance? The humour here is plentiful but really quite dark and subtle. There are plot developments that we probably ought not to laugh at, but we do - and the ending leaves us hoping but not knowing. It's not exactly laugh out loud but you'll get plenty to smile about if you keep your wits about you for eighty minutes. Perhaps not a film the Finnish Culture Ministry would be too fond of - but I enjoyed it.

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Status
Released
Original Language
Finnish
Budget
$1,480,000.00
Revenue
$12,400,000.00
Keywords
helsinki, finlandcomakaraokealcoholismromancelonelinessstray dogdeadpan comedyrussian invasion of ukraine (2022)movie theaterindependent filmworking class peopleromantic dramedydry humor