Dreaming of Lions vs Fallen Leaves
Dreaming of Lions has the higher audience score (7.8/10 against 7.1/10 for Fallen Leaves). Fallen Leaves is the shorter watch at 1h 21m compared with 1h 25m. Fallen Leaves is the older of the two (2023 against 2025). Both are comedy, drama, romance movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Dreaming of Lions
Fallen Leaves| Dreaming of Lions | Fallen Leaves | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.8/10 | ★ 7.1/10 |
| Year | 2025 | 2023 |
| Length | 1h 25m | 1h 21m |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Romance | Comedy, Drama, Romance |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Paolo Marinou-Blanco | Aki Kaurismäki |
| Main cast | Denise Fraga, Joana Ribeiro, Toni Gomila, Roberto Bomtempo, João Nunes Monteiro | Sherwan Haji, Janne Hyytiäinen, Nuppu Koivu, Simon Al-Bazoon, Matti Onnismaa |
Synopsis
Dreaming of Lions
Gilda is terminally ill. Her only wish is to die without pain, and as all her suicide attempts comically fail, she decides to seek professional help.
Fallen Leaves
In modern-day Helsinki, two lonely souls in search of love meet by chance in a karaoke bar. However, their path to happiness is beset by obstacles – from lost phone numbers to mistaken addresses, alcoholism, and a charming stray dog.
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