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Movie: The Other Side of Hope
Top 10 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
Video Trailer The Other Side of Hope
Video: Janus Films Trailer
Janus Films Trailer
UK Trailer
clip - "Drink sake and dance hula hula"
clip - "Meatballs won't do"
clip - "Official business"
clip - "Should I smile?"
How Aki Kaurismäki Shows the Other Side of Refugee Stories
UK Spot
All 8 videos
Janus Films Trailer - Trailer
UK Trailer - Trailer
clip - "Drink sake and dance hula hula" - Clip
clip - "Meatballs won't do" - Clip
clip - "Official business" - Clip
clip - "Should I smile?" - Clip
How Aki Kaurismäki Shows the Other Side of Refugee Stories - Featurette
UK Spot - Teaser
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