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Shadows in Paradise (1986)

NR 08/23/1990 (US) ComedyDramaRomance 1h 14m
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Overview

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.

  1. Aki Kaurismäki

    Director, Writer

Top Billed Cast

  1. Matti Pellonpää

    Matti Pellonpää

    Nikander

  2. Kati Outinen

    Kati Outinen

    Ilona

  3. Sakari Kuosmanen

    Sakari Kuosmanen

    Melartin

  4. Esko Nikkari

    Esko Nikkari

    Nikander's Co-Worker

  5. Kylli Köngäs

    Kylli Köngäs

    Ilona's Friend

  6. Pekka Laiho

    Pekka Laiho

    Store Manager

  7. Jukka-Pekka Palo

    Jukka-Pekka Palo

    Third Man

  8. Svante Korkiakoski

    Police Officer

  9. Mari Rantasila

    Mari Rantasila

    Nikander's Sister

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Shadows in Paradise
Shadows in Paradise

Original Title Varjoja paratiisissa

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Original Language Finnish

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