The Other Side of Hope (2017)
The Other Side of Hope
”A Finnish restaurateur befriends Syrian refugees, navigating cultural differences and personal struggles.”
Trailer
Why watch this film?
'The Other Side of Hope' draws a comedic parallel between the Syrian refugee crisis in Europe and the capitalist system of that continent. This mark of more serious matters handled with humor is common in the films of Finnish director Aki Kaurismaki - known for 'The Man Without a Past' which was nominated for an Oscar for Best Foreign Film. The production was very well received by critics and won the award for Best Direction at the Berlin Film Festival.
Filmelier
Our suggestions
Plot summary
A poker-playing restaurateur and former traveling salesman befriends a group of refugees newly arrived to Finland.
To share
Do you want to watch something different?
Watch full movies now!
Press play and be surprised!
Where to watch?
From the same director
Le Havre
Combining drama and humor, this film addresses the issue of immigration - without hiding its problems and prejudices, but also taking an ingenuous look at the actions of the character Marx. In some way, watching this feature should inspire us to be more like the character who helps the immigrant boy than like the police officers chasing him.
Fallen Leaves
Finnish director Aki Kaurismäki is back with his acidic, deadpan, and eccentric yet always human stories about the everyday struggles of the working class. Fallen Leaves tells the love story of Ansa (Alma Pöysti) and Holappa (Jussi Vatanen), which, despite being a light in the darkness for its protagonists, is thwarted by the whims of chance. Kaurismäki presents us with a tale infused with ironic humor that exalts the dignity of its characters in the face of the adversity of a cruel world, both in the mundane and in global conflicts. It not only inspires but is profoundly and powerfully romantic.
Comedy
17 Again
'17 Again' - What would you do if you got a second shot at life? Class of 1989, Mike O'Donnell (Zac Efron) is a star on the high schoolbasketball court with a college scout in the stands and a bright future in his grasp. But instead, he decides to throw it all away to share his life with his girlfriend Scarlet and the baby he just learned they are expecting. Almost 20 years later, Mike's (Matthew Perry) glory days are behind him. His marriage to Scarlet (Leslie Mann) has fallen apart, he has been passed over for a promotion at work, his teenage kids think he is a loser, and he has been reduced to crashing with his high school nerd-turned-techno-billionaire best friend Ned (Thomas Lennon). But Mike is given another chance when he is miraculously transformed back to the age of 17. Unfortunately, Mike may look 17 again, but his thirtysomething outlook is totally uncool amongthe class of 2009. And in trying to recapture his best years, Mike could lose the best things that ever happened to him.
Psychic by Accident
In the plot, at the age of 40, architect Ulisses (Otaviano Costa), skeptical of his career and unsure of his talents, visits a “vocational coach” who promises to find people’s true vocation. After drinking suspicious tea offered by the professional in her crazy ritual, Ulisses blacks out and has his belongings stolen. But mysteriously he leaves there with a strange power: discovering, with just a touch, people's true vocation.
Mr. Monk's Last Case: A Monk Movie
Monk steps out of retirement as his stepdaughter’s wedding turns tragic when her fiancé dies in a bungee jumping accident.
Descendants: The Rise of Red
The daughters of the Queen of Hearts and Cinderella travel back in time to prevent a coup in Auradon.