Movie·1986·1h 14m
Shadows in Paradise
Country
Finland
Language
Swedish
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The Story
Original title: Varjoja paratiisissa
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.
Producer
Mika Kaurismäki
Cinematography
Timo Salminen
Editor
Raija Talvio
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
441 votes
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// cast
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
Sakke Järvenpää
Staffan
Ulla Kuosmanen
Melartin's Wife
Neka Haapanen
Cook
Pentti Koski
Singer
Ari Korhonen
Man in Restaurant
Teuvo Rissanen
Police Officer
// crew
Crew
Aki Kaurismäki
Director, Writer
Raija Talvio
Editor
Mika Kaurismäki
Producer
Timo Salminen
Director of Photography
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