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Shadows in Paradise (1986)

Movie ★ 7.3 74 min

Comedy Drama Romance

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.

Aki Kaurismäki Director Aki Kaurismäki Writer

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Quick facts

Released
October 17, 1986
Runtime
74 min
Rating
NR
IMDb
tt0092149
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Cast

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 Mari Rantasila Mari Rantasila Nikander's Sister Safka Pekkonen Pianist Antti Ortamo 2nd Pianist Mato Valtonen Mato Valtonen Pelle Sakke Järvenpää Sakke Järvenpää Staffan Ulla Kuosmanen Melartin's Wife Neka Haapanen Cook Pentti Koski Singer Ari Korhonen Man in Restaurant Teuvo Rissanen Police Officer

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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.
When was Shadows in Paradise released?
Shadows in Paradise is a 1986 comedy, drama, romance film.
Where can I watch Shadows in Paradise?
You can watch Shadows in Paradise with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.