The Other Side of Hope

Nan
1h 41m
2017
6.9 /10 (346)

Overview

A restaurateur befriends a Syrian refugee who has recently arrived in Finland.

Country : Finland, Germany
Languages : العربية, English, suomi, svenska
Released Date: 2017-02-03

Top Billed Cast

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

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