1986
7.3 (410 votes)
1h 14m
Genres
Comedy
Drama
Romance
Production Companies
Villealfa Filmproductions
Shadows in Paradise (Varjoja paratiisissa)
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.
Key Crew
Director: Aki Kaurismäki
Producer: Mika Kaurismäki
Writer: Aki Kaurismäki
Director of Photography: Timo Salminen
Top 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
