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Calamari Union

7.019851h 21mMovieComedyDrama

A group of men all called Frank—except for one named Pekka—have had enough of life in their working-class neighborhood, so they set off for a better existence in the magical seaside district of Eira. But the way is long, and the group face many hurdles including stray dogs and defunct streetlights.

DirectorAki Kaurismäki
WriterAki Kaurismäki
ProducerAki Kaurismäki

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Cast · Directed by Aki Kaurismäki

TE
Timo Eränkö
Frank
KHKari Heiskanen
Kari Heiskanen
Frank
AHAsmo Hurula
Asmo Hurula
Frank
SJSakke Järvenpää
Sakke Järvenpää
Frank
SKSakari Kuosmanen
Sakari Kuosmanen
Frank Armoton
DL
Dave Lindholm
Man on Beach
MM
Mikko Mattila
Frank
PMPate Mustajärvi
Pate Mustajärvi
Frank
TNTuomari Nurmio
Tuomari Nurmio
Cabby
PPPirkka-Pekka Petelius
Pirkka-Pekka Petelius
Frank
MPMatti Pellonpää
Matti Pellonpää
Frank
PSPertti Sveholm
Pertti Sveholm
Frank

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