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Shadows in Paradise

7.3/ 1019861h 14mNR

DramaRomance

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.

Directed by Aki Kaurismäki

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The cast

Faces behind the story

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

Police Officer