helsinki, finland,salesclerk,garbage

Shadows in Paradise (1986)

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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 & Crew

Director
Aki Kaurismäki
  • Profile picture of Matti Pellonpää
    Nikander Matti Pellonpää
  • Profile picture of Kati Outinen
    Ilona Kati Outinen
  • Profile picture of Sakari Kuosmanen
    Melartin Sakari Kuosmanen
  • Profile picture of Esko Nikkari
    Nikander's Co-Worker Esko Nikkari
  • Profile picture of Kylli Köngäs
    Ilona's Friend Kylli Köngäs
  • Profile picture of Pekka Laiho
    Store Manager Pekka Laiho
  • Profile picture of Jukka-Pekka Palo
    Third Man Jukka-Pekka Palo
  • Profile picture of Mari Rantasila
    Nikander's Sister Mari Rantasila

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Keywords

  • helsinki, finland
  • salesclerk
  • garbage