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Shadows in Paradise

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Shadows in Paradise

7.3

1h 14m

1986

Synopsis

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

ComedyDramaRomance

helsinki, finlandsalesclerkgarbage

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Cast & Crew

Matti Pellonpää

Matti Pellonpää

as Nikander

Kati Outinen

Kati Outinen

as Ilona

Sakari Kuosmanen

Sakari Kuosmanen

as Melartin

Esko Nikkari

Esko Nikkari

as Nikander's Co-Worker

Kylli Köngäs

Kylli Köngäs

as Ilona's Friend

Pekka Laiho

Pekka Laiho

as Store Manager

Jukka-Pekka Palo

Jukka-Pekka Palo

as Third Man

Svante Korkiakoski

as Police Officer

Mari Rantasila

Mari Rantasila

as Nikander's Sister

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