THE OTHER SIDE OF HOPE

After arriving in Finland from Syria as a stowaway on a coal freighter, Khaled applies for asylum without much hope of success. Meanwhile, eccentric travelling shirt salesman Wikström decides to change his life, and buys an unprofitable restaurant. When the authorities deny Khaled’s application, he goes underground in the capital, encountering all sorts. He finally finds some stability when he’s hired by Wikström to work in the restaurant, but it’s far from permanent...