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The Other Side of Hope
Finnish comedy-drama film. In Helsinki, a Syrian refugee searching for his lost sister and a novice restaurateur form an unlikely partnership. In Finnish with English subtitles.
Khaled arrives in Helsinki, Finland, from Syria, having lost his home and his family. He applies for asylum and begins trying to find his sister, who he believes is still alive.
On the other side of town, travelling salesman Waldemar Wikstrom packs up his things and sets out to fulfil his dream of owning a restaurant.
Khaled and Waldemar's paths soon cross.
Last on
Sun 8 May 2022
00:20
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Waldemar Wikstrom | Sakari Kuosmanen |
| Khaled | Sherwan Haji |
| Mazdak | Simon Al-Bazoon |
| Calamnius | Ilkka Koivula |
| Mirja | Nuppu Koivu |
| Nyrhinen | Janne Hyytiainen |
| Writer | Aki Kaurismaki |
| Producer | Aki Kaurismaki |
| Director | Aki Kaurismaki |
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