Country
France
Date
May 23, 2023
Note
Cannes Film Festival
1h 21min
Overall average
5.0/10
Trailer
Videos
Plot
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.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Karar Al-Bazoon | Parakin Resident |
| Toni Buckman | Karaoke Singer ("Get On") |
| Mika Nikander | Karaoke Singer ("Serenade") |
| Evi Salmelin | Karaoke Hostess |
| Aapo Penttilä | Dumpster Diver |
| Antti Määttänen | Staff Manager |
| Matti Onnismaa | Manager of the Metal Workshop |
| Simon Al-Bazoon | Internet Cafe Owner |
| Martti Suosalo | Raunio |
| Mitja Tuurala | Twilight Man 1 |
| Sami Muttilainen | Twilight Man 2 |
| Leo Laitinen | Train Stop Hooligan |
| Jaakko Ranta | Train Stop Hooligan |
| Heikki Rautiainen | Train Stop Hooligan |
| Viljami Penttilä | Train Stop Hooligan |
| Matti Santala | Civil Police |
| Jari Tuomola | Police Officer |
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| Lauri Untamo | Police Officer |
| Erkki Astala | Passer-by |
| Timo Malmi | Passer-by |
| Jukka Salmi | Film Criticizer |
| Jaska Väre | Film Criticizer |
| Eero Ritala | Paramedic |
| Beatriz Backman | Paramedic |
| Misha Jaari | Master Builder |
| Olli Varja | Janitor |
| Jukka Rautiainen | Colleague at the Foundry |
| Paula Oinonen | Colleague at the Foundry |
| Anna Karjalainen | Maustetytöt |
| Kaisa Karjalainen | Maustetytöt |
| Sakari Kuosmanen | Man in the Travel Home |
| Maria Heiskanen | Matron |
| Alina Tomnikov | Nurse |
| Juho Kuosmanen | Karaoke Pub Patron (uncredited) |
Genres
RomanceComedyDrama
Technical details
| Dettaglio | Valore |
|---|---|
| Titolo originale | Kuolleet lehdet |
| Lingua originale | suomi (FI) |
| Lingue parlate | suomi, العربية |
| Paesi di produzione | Finland, Germany |
| Stato | Released |
| Compagnie di produzione | Sputnik, Bufo, Pandora Film |
| Sito ufficiale | the-match-factory.com |
| Data di uscita | 14 settembre 2023 |
| Producer | Misha Jaari, Mark Lwoff, Aki Kaurismäki, Reinhard Brundig |
| Writer | Aki Kaurismäki |
| Editors | Samu Heikkilä, Dirk DeJonghe |
| Cinematography | Timo Salminen, Mika Ailasmäki, Anne Vahlsten, Malla Hukkanen |
| Asst. Directors | Eevi Kareinen, Aki Kaurismäki, Milla Sevón |
| Lighting | Olli Varja, Ville Väänänen, Kalle Penttilä, Janne Jääskeläinen |
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| Camera Operators | Timo Salminen, Mika Ailasmäki, Anne Vahlsten, Malla Hukkanen |
| Add. Photography | Timo Salminen, Mika Ailasmäki, Anne Vahlsten, Malla Hukkanen |
| Production Design | Ville Grönroos, Aino Kaurismäki, Jonas Nourisson |
| Art Direction | Ville Grönroos, Aino Kaurismäki, Jonas Nourisson |
| Set Decoration | Ville Grönroos, Aino Kaurismäki, Jonas Nourisson |
| Composer | Olli Pärnänen, Pietu Korhonen, Jussi Rantala, Heikki Kossi, Lauri Marjamaa |
| Sound | Olli Pärnänen, Pietu Korhonen, Jussi Rantala, Heikki Kossi, Lauri Marjamaa |
| Costume Design | Tiina Kaukanen, Kaisa Pätilä |
| Makeup | Kaisa Pätilä, Tiina Kaukanen |
| Hairstyling | Tiina Kaukanen, Kaisa Pätilä |
| Budget | 1.480.000 € |
| Incasso | 12.400.000 € |
Release dates
Premiere
Country
Australia
Date
Jun 11, 2023
Note
Sydney Film Festival
Country
Finland
Date
Jun 17, 2023
Certification
K-7
Note
Midnight Sun Film Festival
Country
Germany
Date
Jun 29, 2023
Note
Munich Film Festival
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Country
Czechia
Date
Jun 30, 2023
Note
Karlovy Vary International Film Festival
Country
Poland
Date
Jul 29, 2023
Note
Two Riversides Film and Art Festival
Country
New Zealand
Date
Aug 03, 2023
Note
New Zealand International Film Festival
Country
United States
Date
Aug 31, 2023
Note
Telluride Film Festival
Country
Canada
Date
Sep 07, 2023
Note
Toronto International Film Festival
Country
South Korea
Date
Oct 06, 2023
Certification
12
Note
Busan International Film Festival
Country
United Kingdom
Date
Oct 07, 2023
Note
BFI London Film Festival
Country
Netherlands
Date
Oct 12, 2023
Certification
14
Note
Parool Film Fest
Country
Ukraine
Date
Oct 13, 2023
Note
Kyiv Critics' Week
Country
Brazil
Date
Oct 20, 2023
Note
São Paulo International Film Festival
Country
India
Date
Oct 28, 2023
Note
Jio MAMI Film Festival
Country
Estonia
Date
Nov 05, 2023
Note
Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival
Country
Argentina
Date
Nov 10, 2023
Note
Mar del Plata International Film Festival
Country
Spain
Date
Nov 14, 2023
Certification
12
Note
Rizoma Festival
Country
Indonesia
Date
Nov 15, 2023
Note
Jakarta World Cinema Week
Country
Philippines
Date
Nov 23, 2023
Note
QCinema International Film Festival
Country
Portugal
Date
Jan 23, 2024
Note
Theatro Gil Vicente, Barcelos (Cineclube ZOOM)
Country
Bulgaria
Date
Mar 14, 2024
Note
Sofia International Film Festival
Country
Hong Kong
Date
Mar 31, 2024
Note
Hong Kong International Film Festival
Limited release
Country
Thailand
Date
Oct 05, 2023
Certification
13
Country
United States
Date
Nov 17, 2023
Certification
NR
Country
Puerto Rico
Date
Nov 23, 2023
Note
Fine Arts
Country
Poland
Date
Feb 09, 2024
Theatrical release
Country
Germany
Date
Sep 14, 2023
Certification
12
Country
Finland
Date
Sep 15, 2023
Certification
K-7
Country
France
Date
Sep 20, 2023
Certification
TP
Note
Visa CNC 160465
Country
Sweden
Date
Oct 13, 2023
Certification
11
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Country
Ukraine
Date
Nov 09, 2023
Country
Czechia
Date
Nov 16, 2023
Certification
12+
Country
Canada
Date
Nov 24, 2023
Country
Estonia
Date
Nov 24, 2023
Country
Argentina
Date
Nov 30, 2023
Certification
+13
Country
Brazil
Date
Nov 30, 2023
Certification
14
Country
Ireland
Date
Dec 01, 2023
Certification
12A
Country
United Kingdom
Date
Dec 01, 2023
Certification
12A
Country
Chile
Date
Dec 07, 2023
Country
Mexico
Date
Dec 07, 2023
Country
Netherlands
Date
Dec 07, 2023
Certification
12
Country
South Korea
Date
Dec 20, 2023
Certification
12
Country
Italy
Date
Dec 21, 2023
Certification
6+
Country
Denmark
Date
Dec 25, 2023
Certification
11
Country
Andorra
Date
Dec 27, 2023
Country
Spain
Date
Dec 27, 2023
Certification
12
Country
Portugal
Date
Jan 12, 2024
Certification
M/12
Country
Australia
Date
Feb 14, 2024
Certification
M
Country
Hong Kong
Date
Apr 25, 2024
Certification
IIA
Country
Taiwan
Date
May 03, 2024
Certification
6+
Digital
Country
Canada
Date
Jan 19, 2024
Note
MUBI
Country
India
Date
Jan 19, 2024
Note
MUBI
Country
Ireland
Date
Jan 19, 2024
Note
MUBI
Country
Türkiye
Date
Jan 19, 2024
Note
MUBI
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Country
United Kingdom
Date
Jan 19, 2024
Note
MUBI
Country
United States
Date
Jan 19, 2024
Certification
NR
Note
MUBI
Country
Indonesia
Date
Apr 01, 2024
Note
KlikFilm
Country
Poland
Date
May 07, 2024
Note
VOD rental and purchase
Physical media
Country
France
Date
Feb 06, 2024
Note
DVD & Blu-Ray
Country
Australia
Date
May 15, 2024
Certification
M
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