[2] Satu Tuuli Karhu won the Jussi Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in the film.
Episodi magazine gave the film 4 out of 5 stars, praising its grounded storytelling and humor.
Critic Jesse Raatikainen remarked that the film "captures its subject well, with a cozy atmosphere of coffee and buns without striving for grandeur or international appeal.
"[6] Other reviews were mixed, with some praising its emotional depth and others finding it less compelling compared to its predecessor.
Etelä-Suomen Sanomat gave it 5 out of 5 stars, calling it "a five-star film that brings tears to your eyes.