Shadows in Paradise (1986)
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.
Director: Aki Kaurismäki
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Runtime: 74 min
Release Date: October 17, 1986
Filmori Rating: 1.5/5 (1 ratings)
Cast
- Matti Pellonpää - Nikander
- Kati Outinen - Ilona
- Sakari Kuosmanen - Melartin
- Esko Nikkari - Nikander's Co-Worker
- Kylli Köngäs - Ilona's Friend
- Pekka Laiho - Store Manager
- Jukka-Pekka Palo - Third Man
- Svante Korkiakoski - Police Officer
- Mari Rantasila - Nikander's Sister
- Safka Pekkonen - Pianist
Screenplay
Cinematography: Timo Salminen
Editing: Raija Talvio
Production: Villealfa Filmproductions
Country: Finland
Language: svenska, suomi, English
Original Language: fi
Keywords
helsinki, finland, salesclerk, garbage
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Shadows in Paradise about?
- 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.
- Who directed Shadows in Paradise?
- Shadows in Paradise was directed by Aki Kaurismäki.
- Who stars in Shadows in Paradise?
- Shadows in Paradise stars Matti Pellonpää, Kati Outinen, Sakari Kuosmanen, Esko Nikkari, Kylli Köngäs, Pekka Laiho.
- How long is Shadows in Paradise?
- Shadows in Paradise has a runtime of 1h 14m (74 minutes).
- What genre is Shadows in Paradise?
- Shadows in Paradise is a Comedy, Drama, Romance film.
- What is the Filmori rating for Shadows in Paradise?
- Shadows in Paradise has a Filmori rating of 1.5/5 based on 1 ratings.
- Where was Shadows in Paradise produced?
- Shadows in Paradise was produced in Finland.