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Shadows in Paradise

7.319861h 14mNRMovieDramaRomance

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.

DirectorAki Kaurismäki
WriterAki Kaurismäki
ProducerMika Kaurismäki

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Cast · Directed by Aki Kaurismäki

MPMatti Pellonpää
Matti Pellonpää
Nikander
KOKati Outinen
Kati Outinen
Ilona
SKSakari Kuosmanen
Sakari Kuosmanen
Melartin
ENEsko Nikkari
Esko Nikkari
Nikander's Co-Worker
KKKylli Köngäs
Kylli Köngäs
Ilona's Friend
PLPekka Laiho
Pekka Laiho
Store Manager
JPJukka-Pekka Palo
Jukka-Pekka Palo
Third Man
SK
Svante Korkiakoski
Police Officer
MRMari Rantasila
Mari Rantasila
Nikander's Sister
SP
Safka Pekkonen
Pianist
AO
Antti Ortamo
2nd Pianist
MVMato Valtonen
Mato Valtonen
Pelle

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