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But this is one of his more hopeful works.
Theres a smile waiting to be born inFallen Leaves, and we can feel it coming.
These characters themselves seem just one step away from being discarded somewhere in this cold, industrial cityscape.
Yes, its a comedy and a romance.
But for most of its running time,Fallen Leavesplays out as a series of disappointments.
Ansa is proud, headstrong, and poor.
Though theyre drawn in simple lines, theres a profound longing to these characters.
Theres life boiling under the simple surfaces, which is both Kaurismakis aesthetic mantra and his great theme.
