Shadows in Paradise (1986)
Original title: Varjoja paratiisissa
Shadows in Paradise is a 1986 Finnish-language comedy movie directed by Aki Kaurismäki, with a running time of 1h 14m. It stars Matti Pellonpää, Kati Outinen and Sakari Kuosmanen.
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.
Where to watch Shadows in Paradise
Stream: Criterion Channel
Cast
- Matti Pellonpää as Nikander
- Kati Outinen as Ilona
- Sakari Kuosmanen as Melartin
- Esko Nikkari as Nikander's Co-Worker
- Kylli Köngäs as Ilona's Friend
- Pekka Laiho as Store Manager
- Jukka-Pekka Palo as Third Man
- Svante Korkiakoski as Police Officer
- Mari Rantasila as Nikander's Sister
- Safka Pekkonen as Pianist
- Antti Ortamo as 2nd Pianist
- Mato Valtonen as Pelle