Calamari Union
1985 · 1h 21m · Comedy, Drama · Finland · Rated 15 (SE)
A group of men all called Frank—except for one named Pekka—have had enough of life in their working-class neighborhood, so they set off for a better existence in the magical seaside district of Eira. But the way is long, and the group face many hurdles including stray dogs and defunct streetlights.
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Aki Kaurismäki6.6Smart score
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Netflix: available in 4 countries
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Rating15 (SE)
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