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Shadows in Paradise

Shadows in Paradise

Aki Kaurismäki

1986

  • Drama
  • Romance
7.3

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.

Cast & crew

  • Aki KaurismäkiDirector
  • Matti PellonpääNikander
  • Kati OutinenIlona
  • Sakari KuosmanenMelartin
  • Esko NikkariNikander's Co-Worker
  • Kylli KöngäsIlona's Friend
  • Pekka LaihoStore Manager
  • Jukka-Pekka PaloThird Man
  • Svante KorkiakoskiPolice Officer

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