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Shadows in Paradise
Shadows in Paradise
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Shadows in Paradise

1986
Directed byAki Kaurismäki
1h 14m

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.

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Matti PellonpääNikanderKati OutinenIlonaSakari KuosmanenMelartin
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Esko NikkariNikander's Co-Worker
Kylli KöngäsIlona's Friend
Pekka LaihoStore Manager
Jukka-Pekka PaloThird Man
Svante KorkiakoskiPolice Officer
Mari RantasilaNikander's Sister
Safka PekkonenPianist
DETAILS
GENRES
ComedyDramaRomance
STATUSReleased
RATING
7.3

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