Drifting Clouds (1996)
Original title: Kauas pilvet karkaavat
Drifting Clouds is a 1996 Finnish-language comedy movie directed by Aki Kaurismäki, with a running time of 1h 37m. It stars Kati Outinen, Kari Väänänen and Elina Salo.
The ever-poker-faced Ilona loses her job as a restaurant hostess, as her tram driver husband, Lauri, also finds himself out of work. Together they must hit the streets of Helsinki, facing up to hardship and humiliation in their quest for survival, guided through the gloom by a ray of hope.
Quick answers
What is Drifting Clouds about?
The ever-poker-faced Ilona loses her job as a restaurant hostess, as her tram driver husband, Lauri, also finds himself out of work. Together they must hit the streets of Helsinki, facing up to hardship and humiliation in their quest for survival, guided through the gloom by a ray of hope.
When was Drifting Clouds released?
Drifting Clouds was released on 26 January 1996.
How long is Drifting Clouds?
Drifting Clouds runs 1h 37m.
Who made Drifting Clouds?
Drifting Clouds was directed by Aki Kaurismäki.
Where can I watch Drifting Clouds?
Drifting Clouds is available on Criterion Channel.
Where to watch Drifting Clouds
Stream: Criterion Channel
Cast
- Kati Outinen as Ilona
- Kari Väänänen as Lauri
- Elina Salo as Mrs. Sjöholm
- Sakari Kuosmanen as Melartin
- Markku Peltola as Lajunen
- Matti Onnismaa as Forsström
- Shelley Fisher as Pianist
- Markus Allan as Orchestra Member
- Pauli Granfelt as Orchestra Member
- Kari Lindqvist as Orchestra Member
- Pentti Mutikainen as Orchestra Member
- Tommi Parkkonen as Orchestra Member