Shadows in Paradise (1986)
1986 · NR · 1h 14m · Comedy, Drama, Romance
Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Nikander, a rubbish collector and would-be entrepreneur, finds his plans for success dashed when his business associate dies. One evening, he meets Ilona, a down-on-her-luck cashier, in a local supermarket. Falteringly, a bond begins to develop between them.
Director: Aki Kaurismäki
Writers: Aki Kaurismäki
Cinematography: Timo Salminen
Editor: Raija Talvio
Rated 7.3/10 by 445 viewers
Cast
Matti Pellonpää as NikanderKati Outinen as IlonaSakari Kuosmanen as MelartinEsko Nikkari as Nikander's Co-WorkerKylli Köngäs as Ilona's FriendPekka Laiho as Store ManagerJukka-Pekka Palo as Third ManSvante Korkiakoski as Police OfficerMari Rantasila as Nikander's SisterSafka Pekkonen as PianistAntti Ortamo as 2nd PianistMato Valtonen as PelleMore like this
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