Overview

• Fallen Leaves, a Finnish film directed by Aki Kaurismäki, has been hailed as a 'quiet masterpiece' and a 'magnetic love story' by critics.
• The film tells the story of Ansa, a supermarket clerk, and Holappa, an alcoholic laborer, who find love in their shared loneliness and hardship.
• Despite the bleak setting and circumstances, the film is described as uplifting, with moments of joy and tenderness breaking through the monotony of the characters' lives.
• Fallen Leaves won the Jury Prize at this year's Cannes Film Festival and is noted for its unique aesthetic, dry humor, and poignant performances.
• The film is set to open in theaters on November 17, 2023.