A movie with a very personal style. The Finnish film master focused on the subject of refugees and used two story lines to tell the story of Syrian refugees who met with the locals after they smuggled into Finland. The film continues the black humorous comedy approach, using minimalist aesthetic film language to lead the audience into the inner world of refugees and Finnish locals, expressing the director's compassion for individuals and deep reflection and sorrow for Finnish laws and local government. In the grim and alienated images, humanistic care is no longer just an empty slogan, but a generous helping hand from neighbors, an emotional force that can cross borders and nations.
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