Drifting Clouds
1996·Movie·
·1h 37min
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About
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.
DNA
- Themes
- Click below to reveal spoilersFamily BondsBetrayalSurvivalOvercoming PrejudiceUnpredictable Journey
- Plot
- Click below to reveal spoilersNavigating Social ServicesFamily UnityUnstable HousingUnforeseen OpportunitiesStreet SmartsLife On The StreetsUnemployment Struggles
- Pacing
- Narrative
- Cinematic Style
Sequels and Prequels
Crew
Directed by:
Aki Kaurismäki, Timo Salminen, Erja Dammert
Written by:
Aki Kaurismäki
Produced by:
Aki Kaurismäki, Reinhard Brundig, Fabienne Vonier
Composed by:
Shelley Fisher
