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Shadows in Paradise
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MOVIE • 1986
Shadows in Paradise
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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.
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Top Cast
Matti Pellonpää
Nikander
Kati Outinen
Ilona
Sakari Kuosmanen
Melartin
Esko Nikkari
Nikander's Co-Worker
Kylli Köngäs
Ilona's Friend
Pekka Laiho
Store Manager
Jukka-Pekka Palo
Third Man
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Svante Korkiakoski
Police Officer
Mari Rantasila
Nikander's Sister
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Safka Pekkonen
Pianist
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Antti Ortamo
2nd Pianist
Mato Valtonen
Pelle
Sakke Järvenpää
Staffan
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Ulla Kuosmanen
Melartin's Wife
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FilmStatus
Released
Release
October 17, 1986
Runtime
74 min
Language
Finnish
Origin
Finland
Budget
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