Fallen Leaves

Fallen Leaves

Directed by Aki Kaurismäki

Produced by Sputnik, Bufo

202381 min7.1 / 10

A deadpan romantic comedy about two isolated, flawed people finding unexpected connection amid the mundane struggles of modern urban life.

In modern-day Helsinki, two lonely souls in search of love meet by chance in a karaoke bar. However, their path to happiness is beset by obstacles – from lost phone numbers to mistaken addresses, alcoholism, and a charming stray dog.

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Questions people ask

  • Is Fallen Leaves violent? Barely. Less violent than 86% of films.

  • Is Fallen Leaves scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.

  • Is Fallen Leaves sad? Yes. More sad than 82% of films.

  • Is Fallen Leaves easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 72% of films.

  • Does Fallen Leaves end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 65% of films.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

62/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity52

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise62

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love72

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Everything like Fallen Leaves, and what each one shares →

Like Fallen Leaves

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Fallen Leaves

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Fallen Leaves, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Fallen Leaves, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Fallen Leaves, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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