Shadows in Paradise
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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.
- Directed by
- Aki Kaurismäki
- Written by
- Aki Kaurismäki
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
Details
- Released
- October 17, 1986
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
- Status
- Released
- Language
- FI
- Original title
- Varjoja paratiisissa
- Country
- Finland
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