The Man Without a Past (2002)
Original title: Mies vailla menneisyyttä
The Man Without a Past is a 2002 Finnish-language comedy movie directed by Aki Kaurismäki, with a running time of 1h 37m. It stars Markku Peltola, Kati Outinen and Juhani Niemelä.
Arriving in Helsinki, a nameless man is beaten within an inch of his life by thugs, miraculously recovering only to find that he has completely lost his memory. Back on the streets, he attempts to begin again from zero, befriending a moody dog and becoming besotted with a Salvation Army volunteer.
Quick answers
What is The Man Without a Past about?
Arriving in Helsinki, a nameless man is beaten within an inch of his life by thugs, miraculously recovering only to find that he has completely lost his memory. Back on the streets, he attempts to begin again from zero, befriending a moody dog and becoming besotted with a Salvation Army volunteer.
When was The Man Without a Past released?
The Man Without a Past was released on 1 March 2002.
How long is The Man Without a Past?
The Man Without a Past runs 1h 37m.
Who made The Man Without a Past?
The Man Without a Past was directed by Aki Kaurismäki.
Cast
- Markku Peltola as M
- Kati Outinen as Irma
- Juhani Niemelä as Nieminen
- Kaija Pakarinen as Kaisa Nieminen
- Sakari Kuosmanen as Anttila
- Annikki Tähti as Manager of Flea Market
- Anneli Sauli as Bar Owner
- Elina Salo as Dock Clerk
- Outi Mäenpää as Bank Clerk
- Esko Nikkari as Bank Robber
- Pertti Sveholm as Police Detective
- Matti Wuori as Layer