Shadows in Paradise (1990)

  • NR
  • 08/23/1990 (US)
  • Comedy, Drama, Romance
  • 1h 14m

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.

Aki Kaurismäki

Director, Writer

Cast

Matti Pellonpää's headshot

Matti Pellonpää

Nikander
Kati Outinen's headshot

Kati Outinen

Ilona
Sakari Kuosmanen's headshot

Sakari Kuosmanen

Melartin
Esko Nikkari's headshot

Esko Nikkari

Nikander's Co-Worker
Kylli Köngäs's headshot

Kylli Köngäs

Ilona's Friend
Pekka Laiho's headshot

Pekka Laiho

Store Manager
Jukka-Pekka Palo's headshot

Jukka-Pekka Palo

Third Man
Svante Korkiakoski's headshot

Svante Korkiakoski

Police Officer

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