The Other Side of Hope
Toivon tuolla puolen
Synopsis
A restaurateur befriends a Syrian refugee who has recently arrived in Finland.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Janus Films TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-11-14
Top Cast
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Sherwan Haji
Khaled
Sakari Kuosmanen
Wikström
Kaija Pakarinen
Wikström's Wife
Niroz Haji
Miriam
Janne Hyytiäinen
Nyrhinen
Ilkka Koivula
Calamnius
Nuppu Koivu
Mirja
Simon Al-Bazoon
Mazdak
Tuomari Nurmio
Busker / Band Member
Abdi Jama
Cashier at Train Station
Antti Virmavirta
Police at the Station
Timo Torikka
Police at the Station
Olli Varja
Drunkard
Pia Riihioja
Clothing Shop Attendant
Kati Outinen
Clothing Store Owner
Maria Järvenhelmi
Reception Center Officer
Katja Tolonen
Reception Center Officer
Mohamed Awad
Issa
Release History & Theatrical Window
Golden Apricot International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
December 1, 2017
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 29, 2017
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.7M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Aki Kaurismäki
- Screenplay & Story
- Aki Kaurismäki
- Original Title
- Toivon tuolla puolen
- Country of Origin
- Finland, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic, English, Finnish, Swedish
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.7M
- Production Studios
- ZDF, Bufo, Sputnik
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Aki Kaurismäki
Aki Kaurismäki
Timo Salminen
Samu Heikkilä
Aki Kaurismäki
Department Leadership Roster
Heikki Häkkinen
Production Design
Ville Grönroos
Production Design
Aki Kaurismäki
Director
Samu Heikkilä
Editor
Timo Salminen
Director of Photography
Aki Kaurismäki
Writer
Tiina Kaukanen
Costume Design
Aki Kaurismäki
Producer
Markku Pätilä
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Other Side of Hope
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What is The Other Side of Hope about?
A restaurateur befriends a Syrian refugee who has recently arrived in Finland.
Who directed The Other Side of Hope?
The Other Side of Hope was directed by Aki Kaurismäki.
Who stars in The Other Side of Hope?
The principal cast of The Other Side of Hope includes Sherwan Haji, Sakari Kuosmanen, Kaija Pakarinen, Niroz Haji, Janne Hyytiäinen.
When was The Other Side of Hope released and how long is it?
The Other Side of Hope was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
How much did The Other Side of Hope make at the box office?
The Other Side of Hope grossed $1.7M in worldwide ticket sales.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Other Side of Hope?
The Other Side of Hope holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).