The Other Side of Hope
2017, Finnish. Directed by Aki Kaurismäki.
A restaurateur befriends a Syrian refugee who has recently arrived in Finland.
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Finnish
- Rated
- Check local
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.9/10 from 378 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Aki KaurismäkiDirector
- Sherwan HajiKhaled
- Sakari KuosmanenWikström
- Kaija PakarinenWikström's Wife
- Niroz HajiMiriam
- Janne HyytiäinenNyrhinen
- Ilkka KoivulaCalamnius
- Nuppu KoivuMirja
- Simon Al-BazoonMazdak
- Tuomari NurmioBusker / Band Member
- Abdi JamaCashier at Train Station
- Antti VirmavirtaPolice at the Station
- Timo TorikkaPolice at the Station
Details
- Released
- 3 February 2017
- Original title
- Toivon tuolla puolen
- Country
- Finland, Germany
- Written by
- Aki Kaurismäki
- Box office
- $1.7M
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The Other Side of Hope: quick answers
Is The Other Side of Hope worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.9/10 from 378 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Other Side of Hope?
The Other Side of Hope runs 101 minutes (1h 41m).
Does The Other Side of Hope have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Other Side of Hope. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Other Side of Hope parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Other Side of Hope yet.
Which OTT platform is The Other Side of Hope on?
The Other Side of Hope isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Other Side of Hope?
If you liked The Other Side of Hope, try Fast Food Nation, Almost Friends, ¿Y cómo es él?.
Who directed The Other Side of Hope?
The Other Side of Hope (2017) was directed by Aki Kaurismäki and stars Sherwan Haji, Sakari Kuosmanen, Kaija Pakarinen.