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The Match Factory Girl

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The Match Factory Girl

7.4

1h 9m

1990

Synopsis

Iris is a shy and dowdy young woman stuck in a dead-end job at a match factory, who dreams of finding love at the local dancehall. Finding herself pregnant after a one-night stand and abandoned by the father, Iris finally decides the time has come to get even and she begins to plot her revenge.

Director

Aki Kaurismäki

Trailer

Drama

helsinki, finlandfactory workermatchisolationparent child relationshippoisonmonotonymurderloneliness

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Cast & Crew

Kati Outinen

Kati Outinen

as Iris Rukka

Elina Salo

Elina Salo

as Mother

Esko Nikkari

Esko Nikkari

as Stepfather

Vesa Vierikko

Vesa Vierikko

as Aarne

Reijo Taipale

as Singer

Silu Seppälä

Silu Seppälä

as Brother

Outi Mäenpää

Outi Mäenpää

as Co-Worker

Marja Packalén

Marja Packalén

as Doctor

Richard Reitinger

as Man in Bar

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