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Shadows in Paradise (1986)

Shadows in Paradise

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1h 14m

Comedy, Drama, Musicals, Romance

October 17th, 1986

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Synopsis

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—and, falteringly, a bond begins to develop between them.

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Cast

Matti Pellonpää
Nikander
Kati Outinen
Ilona Rajamäki
Sakari Kuosmanen
Melartin
Esko Nikkari
Co-worker
(työkaveri)
Kylli Köngäs
Ilona's Girlfriend
(ystävätär)
Pekka Laiho
Shop Steward
(myymälänhoitaja)
Jukka-Pekka Palo
Third Man
(kolmasmies)
Svante Korkiakoski
Police
(poliisi)
Mari Rantasila
Nikander's Sister
(Nikanderin sisar)
Safka Pekkonen
Pianist
(pianisti)
Full cast & crew

Directors

Aki Kaurismäki
Full cast & crew

Producers

Mika Kaurismäki
producer
Full cast & crew

Writers

Aki Kaurismäki
Full cast & crew

Keywords

female nudity
fear
friendship
All Keywords

Country of Origin

Finland

Languages

English
Finnish
Swedish

Release Dates

September 13th, 1987 (Canada) (Toronto International Film Festival) (premiere)
September 13th, 1987 (Canada) (Toronto International Film Festival)
October 16th, 1989 (Denmark) theatrical
All Release Dates

Alternative Titles

Varjoja paratiisissa (original title)
Cənnətdəki Kölgələr (Azerbaijan)
Sombras no Paraíso (Brazil)
All Alternative Titles

Locations

Espoo, Finland
Eteläsatama, Helsinki, Finland
Hakaniemi, Helsinki, Finland
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Running Times

74 min
76 min

Sound Mixes

Dolby Stereo

Aspect Ratios

1.85 : 1

Production Companies

Villealfa Filmproductions

Distribution Companies

Sandrew Metronome Distribution (Finland)
Future Film (Finland) (DVD)
Yleisradio (YLE) (Finland)
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