17 Jun 2004
The Terminal
An Eastern European tourist unexpectedly finds himself stranded in JFK airport, and must take up temporary residence there.
The Other Side of Hope
A restaurateur befriends a Syrian refugee who has recently arrived in Finland.
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
Abdi Jama Cashier at Train Station
Antti Virmavirta Police at the Station
Timo Torikka Police at the Station
Pia Riihioja Clothing Shop Attendant
Kati Outinen Clothing Store Owner
Maria Järvenhelmi Reception Center Officer
Katja Tolonen Reception Center Officer
Mohamed Awad Issa
Seppo Väisänen Migrant Janitor
Milka Ahlroth Asylum interviewer
Karar Al-Bazoon Interpreter at Asylum Interview
Ismo Haavisto Guitarist Outside Bar
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