Shadows in Paradise

1986·Movie
1h 14min
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73/100
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7.4
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About

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.
Melancholy RomanceFinnish CinemaDeadpan HumorWorking Class LifeSocial RealismSlow-PacedSimple StoryNostalgic Atmosphere

Crew

Directed by:
Aki Kaurismäki, Pauli Pentti, Malla Hukkanen
Written by:
Aki Kaurismäki
Produced by:
Mika Kaurismäki, Jaakko Talaskivi, Haije Alanoja
Composed by:
Jouko Lumme, Jouko Lumme, Juuso Hirvikangas

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