Shadows in Paradise
Varjoja paratiisissa
1986 · 1h 14m · Drama, Romance · Finland · Rated 11 (SE)
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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Aki Kaurismäki7.1Smart score
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