About this release
"A Syrian refugee (Sherwan Haji) living illegally in Helsinki evades the authorities by finding work at a dive bar. There, he meets a host of colorful characters, including a traveling salesman (Sakari Kuosmanen) who's looking for a new life after a windfall. Directed by Aki Kaurismäki."
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"A Syrian refugee (Sherwan Haji) living illegally in Helsinki evades the authorities by finding work at a dive bar. There, he meets a host of colorful characters, including a traveling salesman (Sakari Kuosmanen) who's looking for a new life after a windfall. Directed by Aki Kaurismäki."
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Disc 1
DVD
The Other Side of Hope (2017)
101 min
DramaComedy
A restaurateur befriends a Syrian refugee who has recently arrived in Finland.
Credits
Director
Aki Kaurismäki
Writer
Aki Kaurismäki
Cast
Sherwan Hajias Khaled
Sakari Kuosmanenas Wikström
Kaija Pakarinenas Wikström's Wife
Niroz Hajias Miriam
Janne Hyytiäinenas Nyrhinen
Ilkka Koivulaas Calamnius
Nuppu Koivuas Mirja
Simon Al-Bazoonas Mazdak
Tuomari Nurmioas Busker / Band Member
Abdi Jamaas Cashier at Train Station
Cinematographer
Timo Salminen
Editor
Samu Heikkilä
Producer
Aki Kaurismäki
Images
Release Details
- Packaging
- Keep Case
Catalogue Info
- Added by
- Matthew Simpson
- Date added
- June 6, 2026