Kaurismäki’s 16th feature concerns a young African refugee (newcomer Blondin Miguel) who is thrown by fate into the path of Marcel Marx (André Wilms), a well-read bohemian who works as a shoe-shiner. With innate optimism and the unwavering solidarity of his community, Marcel stands up to officials doggedly pursuing the boy for deportation.

• Cannes Film Festival 2011 – Fipresci Prize
• Cannes Film Festival 2011 – Palm Dog Jury Prize
• Chicago International Film Festival 2011 – Gold Hugo for Best International Feature
• Locarno International Film Festival 2011 – Best Actress
• Jussi Awards 2012 – Best Film, Best Direction, Best Supporting Actress, Best Screenplay, Best Cinematography, Best Editing
• Munich Film Festival 2011 – Arri Award for Best International Film
• Reykjavik International Film Festival 2011 – Audience Award