A Syrian refugee seeking asylum in Helsinki falls in with a restaurateur and his bumbling staff. Despite its deadpan comedy and the occasional moment of generosity, the film ultimately refuses to minimize the repercussions of war amid a cruel and indifferent system.
The Bri-terion CollectionI’m loving the Criterion Channel streaming service, so every week I’m going to share my favorite new find. 
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