helsinki, finland,husband wife relationship,waitress,restaurant,unemployment,laid off

Drifting Clouds (1996)

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The ever-poker-faced Ilona loses her job as a restaurant hostess, as her tram driver husband, Lauri, also finds himself out of work. Together they must hit the streets of Helsinki, facing up to hardship and humiliation in their quest for survival, guided through the gloom by a ray of hope.

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Cast & Crew

Director
Aki Kaurismäki
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    Ilona Kati Outinen
  • Profile picture of Kari Väänänen
    Lauri Kari Väänänen
  • Profile picture of Elina Salo
    Mrs. Sjöholm Elina Salo
  • Profile picture of Sakari Kuosmanen
    Melartin Sakari Kuosmanen
  • Profile picture of Markku Peltola
    Lajunen Markku Peltola
  • Profile picture of Matti Onnismaa
    Forsström Matti Onnismaa
  • Profile picture of Outi Mäenpää
    Lauri's Sister Outi Mäenpää
  • Profile picture of Esko Nikkari
    Restaurant Manager Esko Nikkari

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Keywords

  • helsinki, finland
  • husband wife relationship
  • waitress
  • restaurant
  • unemployment
  • laid off