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Shadows in Paradise (1986)

  • Drama
  • Romance

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.

Rating
7.3 / 10 (457 votes)
Release date
October 17, 1986
Runtime
1h 14m
Language
FI
Director
Aki Kaurismäki
Status
Released
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Top cast

  • 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
  • Mari RantasilaNikander's Sister
  • Safka PekkonenPianist
  • Antti Ortamo2nd Pianist
  • Mato ValtonenPelle

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