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The Other Side of Hope

Finnish comedy-drama film. In Helsinki, a Syrian refugee searching for his lost sister and a novice restaurateur form an unlikely partnership. In Finnish with English subtitles.

Khaled arrives in Helsinki, Finland, from Syria, having lost his home and his family. He applies for asylum and begins trying to find his sister, who he believes is still alive.

On the other side of town, travelling salesman Waldemar Wikstrom packs up his things and sets out to fulfil his dream of owning a restaurant.

Khaled and Waldemar's paths soon cross.

1 hour, 33 minutes

Last on

Sun 8 May 202200:20
BBC Two

Credits

Waldemar WikstromSakari Kuosmanen
KhaledSherwan Haji
MazdakSimon Al-Bazoon
CalamniusIlkka Koivula
MirjaNuppu Koivu
NyrhinenJanne Hyytiainen
WriterAki Kaurismaki
ProducerAki Kaurismaki
DirectorAki Kaurismaki

Broadcasts

  • Sat 8 Feb 202023:40
    BBC Four
  • Mon 16 Aug 202100:05
    BBC Two except Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD
  • Sun 8 May 202200:20
    BBC Two

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