Shadows in Paradise

Varjoja paratiisissa

1986·74'

Aki Kaurismäki

DramaComedyRomance

★ 7.3

Letterboxd TMDB #3

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.

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

Antti Ortamo 2nd Pianist

Mato Valtonen Pelle