Shadows in Paradise

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Shadows in Paradise (1986)

Directed by Aki Kaurismäki

Drama, Romance · 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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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
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Svante Korkiakoski Police Officer Mari Rantasila Nikander's Sister
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Safka Pekkonen Pianist
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Antti Ortamo 2nd Pianist Mato Valtonen Pelle

Crew

Director
Aki Kaurismäki
Writer
Aki Kaurismäki
Director of Photography
Timo Salminen
Editor
Raija Talvio
Producer
Mika Kaurismäki

Details

Original title
Varjoja paratiisissa
Release date
1986-10-17
Runtime
1h 14m
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
FI
Spoken languages
Swedish, Finnish, English
Countries
Finland
Production
Villealfa Filmproductions