The Other Side of Hope 2017
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SplatA restaurateur befriends a Syrian refugee who has recently arrived in Finland.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Khaled
as Wikström
as Wikström's Wife
as Miriam
as Nyrhinen
as Calamnius
as Mirja
as Mazdak
as Busker / Band Member
as Cashier at Train Station
Director:
Writer:
Aki Kaurismäki
Stars:
Sherwan Haji, Sakari Kuosmanen, Kaija Pakarinen, Niroz Haji, Janne Hyytiäinen, Ilkka Koivula, Nuppu Koivu, Simon Al-Bazoon, Tuomari Nurmio, Abdi Jama,
Genres:
Comedy,Drama
Release Date:
2017 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
101 min
MMPA Rating:
None
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
The Other Side of Hope
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
Cast
as Khaled
as Wikström
as Wikström's Wife
as Miriam
as Nyrhinen
as Calamnius
as Mirja
as Mazdak
as Busker / Band Member
as Cashier at Train Station
as Police at the Station
as Police at the Station
as Drunkard
as Clothing Shop Attendant
as Clothing Store Owner
as Reception Center Officer
as Reception Center Officer
as Issa
as Migrant Janitor
as Asylum interviewer
as Interpreter at Asylum Interview
as Guitarist Outside Bar
as Hooligan at the Bus Stop
as Hooligan at the Bus Stop
as Hooligan at the Bus Stop
as Buyer of the Remaining Shirts
as Casino Doorman
as Poker Room Doorman
as Poker Room Waitress
as Poker Room Cashier
as Poker Room Operator
as Man with Cold Stare
as Poker Player
as Poker Player
as Poker Player
as Poker Player
as Poker Player
as Poker Player
as Poker Player
as Business Agent
as Seller of the Restaurant
as Lunching Businessman
as Bartender
as Musician in Bar
as Musician in Bar
as Judicial Authority
as Judicial Authority
as Judicial Authority
as Courtroom Interpreter
as Police at the Reception Center
as Police at the Reception Center
as Reception Center Guard
as Saz Owner
as Reception Center Watchdog
as Band Member
as Band Member
as Band Member
as Liberation Army Finland
as Liberation Army Finland
as Liberation Army Finland
as Man on the Beach
as Man on the Beach
as Man on the Beach
as Man on the Beach
as Man on the Beach
as Restaurant Inspector
as Police at Restaurant Inspection
as Fire Safety Inspector
as Winston
as Winston's Assistant
as Police in Front of the Shop
as Police in Front of the Shop
as Dance Orchestra
as Dance Orchestra
as Dance Orchestra
as Dance Orchestra
as Melartin
as Customs Officer
as Customs Officer
as Bus Passenger (uncredited)
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