Shadows in Paradise

Directed by Aki Kaurismäki

Written by Aki Kaurismäki

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.

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