Kuolleet lehdet (Fallen Leaves)
2023
***½
Director: Aki Kaurismäki
Cast: Alma Pöysti, Jussi Vatanen, Janne Hyytiäinen, Nuppu Koivu, Sherwan Haji, Martti Suosalo, Matti Onnismaa, Sakari Kuosmanen, Maria Heiskanen, Alina Tomnikov
In modern-day Helsinki, two lonely individuals meet by chance and attempt to pursue a relationship despite obstacles like lost contact details and his alcoholism. After forgettable works like Lights in the Dusk and The Other Side of Hope, Aki Kaurismäki returns to form with this sympathetic romantic comedy-drama. It features the director’s signature deadpan humour and minimalistic dialogue, though I feel like I've seen these characters and scenes far too many times before.
