Ariel vs Valley of the Shadow of Death
Valley of the Shadow of Death has the higher audience score (8/10 against 7.1/10 for Ariel). Ariel is the shorter watch at 1h 13m compared with 1h 23m. Ariel is the older of the two (1988 against 2025). Both are crime, drama, romance movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Ariel
Valley of the Shadow of Death| Ariel | Valley of the Shadow of Death | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.1/10 | ★ 8.0/10 |
| Year | 1988 | 2025 |
| Length | 1h 13m | 1h 23m |
| Genres | Comedy, Crime, Drama, Romance | Crime, Drama, Romance |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Aki Kaurismäki | Antonio Tam Sin-yeung, Jeffrey Lam Sen |
| Main cast | Turo Pajala, Susanna Haavisto, Matti Pellonpää, Eetu Hilkamo, Erkki Pajala | Anthony Wong Chau-Sang, Louisa So Yuk-Wah, George Au, Sheena Chan, Summer Chan |
Synopsis
Ariel
A Finnish man goes to the city to find a job after the mine where he worked is closed and his father commits suicide.
Valley of the Shadow of Death
A Hong Kong pastor faces an impossible test of faith when the young man responsible for his daughter's death arrives at his church seeking both salvation and shelter.
Where to watch
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