The Other Side of Hope

Collections: Criterion German International Swe/Nor/Fin/Den
Studio: ZDF
Year: 2017
Critics Rating: 91%
Audience Rating: 75%
Duration: 1 h 40 m
Updated: 2026 Jul 23
Genres: Comedy Drama

Movie ID: 85592
Server: Main Plex Server

The Other Side of Hope

Synopsis

A poker-playing restaurateur and former traveling salesman befriends a group of refugees newly arrived to Finland.
Cast
Sherwan Haji
Sherwan Haji Khaled
Sakari Kuosmanen
Sakari Kuosmanen Wikström
Kaija Pakarinen
Kaija Pakarinen Wikström's Wife
Niroz Haji
Niroz Haji Miriam
Janne Hyytiäinen
Janne Hyytiäinen Nyrhinen
Ilkka Koivula
Ilkka Koivula Calamnius
Nuppu Koivu
Nuppu Koivu Mirja
Simon Al-Bazoon
Simon Al-Bazoon Mazdak
Tuomari Nurmio
Tuomari Nurmio Busker / Band Member
Abdi Jama
Abdi Jama Cashier at Train Station
Antti Virmavirta
Antti Virmavirta Police at the Station
Timo Torikka
Timo Torikka Police at the Station
Crew
Aki Kaurismäki
Aki Kaurismäki Director, Writer, Producer

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