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7.3
/10
Shadows in Paradise
Dir. Aki Kaurismäki
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Shadows in Paradise
Comedy
Drama
Romance
Original title: Varjoja paratiisissa
Director
Aki Kaurismäki
Screenplay
Aki Kaurismäki
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.
Release
Oct 17, 1986
Budget
—
Revenue
—
Country
Finland
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
Mari Rantasila
Nikander's Sister
Mato Valtonen
Pelle
Sakke Järvenpää
Staffan
Jaakko Talaskivi
Guard (uncredited)
Aki Kaurismäki
Hotel Receptionist (uncredited)
Jukka Mäkinen
Garbage Man (uncredited)
Where to Watch
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