The Fallen Leaves cast features Alma Pöysti, Jussi Vatanen and Janne Hyytiäinen. This info article contains minor spoilers, along with cast/character summaries for Aki Kaurismäki’s 2023 movie on Mubi. Check out more streaming guides in Vague Visages’ Know the Cast category, and then browse complete soundtrack song listings in the Soundtracks of Cinema section.

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Fallen Leaves takes place in Helsinki, Finland. When Ansa visits a karaoke bar, she meets a moody man named Holappa. The narrative follows the main protagonists as they find common ground while developing a romantic relationship. Here’s every actor and character in Fallen Leaves.

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Fallen Leaves Cast: Alma Pöysti as Ansa

Character Profile: A supermarket worker who loses her job for stealing. She lives in an inherited flat from her godmother. Ansa searches for the ideal romantic partner.

Pöysti’s Resume: Aina Gadolin in Where Once We Walked (2011), Tove Jansson in Tove (2020), Juulia in Four Little Adults (2023), Ylja Happolati (1973) in Blackwater (2023), Louise in A Day and a Half (2023)

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Fallen Leaves Cast: Jussi Vatanen as Holappa

Character Profile: Holappa’s love interest. He is depressed and alcoholic construction worker. Holappa gets hit by a train after turning his life around.

Vatanen’s Resume: Koskela in The Unknown Soldier (2017), Seppo Kurtti in Man in Room 301 (2019-20), Jaakko Kaunismaa in Mies joka kuoli (2022), Tohtori Jokinen in Koskinen (2021-23), Esko Heinonen in Piiritys (2023)

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Fallen Leaves Cast: Janne Hyytiäinen as Huotari

Character Profile: Holappa’s co-worker. He is a karaoke master. Huotari helps Holappa develop his relationship with Ansa.

Hyytiäinen’s Resume: Arvo Töyry in Täällä Pohjantähden alla (2009), Nyrhinen in The Other Side of Hope (2017), Tomi Roiha in Hooked (2018-19), Kari – isä in Lovi (2021), Dr. Tane in Los Angelesin kuningas (2023)

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Fallen Leaves Cast: Nuppu Koivu as Liisa

Character Profile: Ansa’s friend. She believes that all men are “swine.” Liisa pursues a romance with Huotari.

Koivu’s Resume: Jeanne d’Arc in Joan of Arc (2009), Mirja Kolehmainen in The Other Side of Hope (2017), Itsepuolustusharjoittelija in Stupid Young Heart (2018)

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The Fallen Leaves cast also includes:

• Mia Snellman as Työkaveri
• Mikko Mykkänen as Myymälävartija
• Sherwan Haji as Parakin asukas
• Karar Al-Bazoon as Parakin asukas
• Toni Buckman as Karaokelaulaja (“Get On”)
• Mika Nikander as Karaokelaulaja (“Serenade”)
• Evi Salmelin as Karaoke-emäntä
• Aapo Penttilä as Roskisdyykkari
• Antti Määttänen as Henkilökuntapäällikkö
• Anna Karjalainen as Maustetyttö
• Kaisa Karjalainen as Maustetyttö

Q.V. Hough (@QVHough) is Vague Visages’ founding editor.