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Shadows in Paradise

Original title: Varjoja paratiisissa

1986 · NR · 1h 14m

Directed by Aki Kaurismäki

7.3

TMDB audience score
457 votes, out of 10

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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.

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Cast

  • Matti Pellonpää
    Nikander

  • Kati Outinen
    Ilona

  • Sakari Kuosmanen
    Melartin

  • Esko Nikkari
    Nikander's Co-Worker

  • Kylli Köngäs
    Ilona's Friend

  • Pekka Laiho
    Store Manager

  • Jukka-Pekka Palo
    Third Man

  • Svante Korkiakoski
    Police Officer

  • Mari Rantasila
    Nikander's Sister

  • Safka Pekkonen
    Pianist

  • Antti Ortamo
    2nd Pianist

  • Mato Valtonen
    Pelle

  • Sakke Järvenpää
    Staffan

  • Ulla Kuosmanen
    Melartin's Wife

  • Neka Haapanen
    Cook

  • Pentti Koski
    Singer

  • Ari Korhonen
    Man in Restaurant

  • Teuvo Rissanen
    Police Officer