Finnish Film 'Fallen Leaves' Captivates Critics with its Poignant Love Story

Directed by Aki Kaurismäki, the film explores themes of loneliness and hardship, offering an uplifting narrative that has earned it the Jury Prize at Cannes.

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.