I Hired a Contract Killer
Directed by Aki Kaurismäki
Produced by Villealfa Filmproductions, Finnkino
A darkly comic meditation on isolation and redemption, where a suicidal businessman's life is unexpectedly transformed by love and human connection.
After losing his job and realizing that he is alone in the world, a businessman opts to voluntarily end his life. Lacking courage, he hires a contract killer to do the job. Then, while awaiting his demise, he meets a woman and promptly falls in love.
Essence
Ensemble
Like I Hired a Contract Killer
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as I Hired a Contract Killer
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like I Hired a Contract Killer, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like I Hired a Contract Killer, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like I Hired a Contract Killer, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
