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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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Shadows in Paradise — streaming FAQ

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Shadows in Paradise isn't on any subscription service in United Kingdom right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Curzon Home Cinema. It's not on Netflix.

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No, Shadows in Paradise is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of November 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

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Shadows in Paradise isn't available free in United Kingdom; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.