Shadows in Paradise

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📊 Film Specifications

Director Aki Kaurismäki
Writer Aki Kaurismäki (Writer)
Original Title Varjoja paratiisissa
Release Date October 17, 1986
Runtime 74 min (1h 14m)
Country Finland
Language FI
Budget N/A
Box Office N/A
Studios Villealfa Filmproductions

Shadows in Paradise (1986)

Directed by Aki Kaurismäki
• Written by Aki Kaurismäki
⭐ 3.6 / 5 (457 votes) ⏱️ 74 min 🎬 Drama, Romance

Ratings Breakdown:

457 ratings
0.5 Stars 5.0 Stars

Synopsis

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.

Top Cast & Filmmakers

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Director Aki Kaurismäki
Aki Kaurismäki
Director
 Writer Aki Kaurismäki
Aki Kaurismäki
Writer
 Matti Pellonpää
Matti Pellonpää
Nikander
 Kati Outinen
Kati Outinen
Ilona
 Sakari Kuosmanen
Sakari Kuosmanen
Melartin
 Esko Nikkari
Esko Nikkari
Nikander's Co-Worker
 Kylli Köngäs
Kylli Köngäs
Ilona's Friend
 Pekka Laiho
Pekka Laiho
Store Manager
 Jukka-Pekka Palo
Jukka-Pekka Palo
Third Man
 Svante Korkiakoski
Svante Korkiakoski
Police Officer
 Mari Rantasila
Mari Rantasila
Nikander's Sister
 Safka Pekkonen
Safka Pekkonen
Pianist
 Antti Ortamo
Antti Ortamo
2nd Pianist
 Mato Valtonen
Mato Valtonen
Pelle