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Shadows in Paradise

1986·74 min

Shadows in Paradise

Directed by Aki Kaurismäki

ComedyDramaRomance

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.

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Matti Pellonpää

Nikander

Ilona

Sakari Kuosmanen

Melartin

Nikander's Co-Worker

Crew

Mika Kaurismäki

Producer

Aki Kaurismäki

Writer

Director of Photography

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Kylli Köngäs

Ilona's Friend

Store Manager

Jukka-Pekka Palo

Third Man

Svante Korkiakoski

Police Officer

Nikander's Sister

Pianist

2nd Pianist

Pelle

Sakke Järvenpää

Staffan

Melartin's Wife

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Man in Restaurant

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What is Shadows in Paradise about?

Shadows in Paradise (1986) is 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?

Aki Kaurismäki directed Shadows in Paradise (1986).

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