Shadows in Paradise
1986/10/17 • Released • Finnish, English, Swedish
Overview
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.
Director : Aki Kaurismäki
Casts
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)
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