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Shadows in Paradise

73 %|Oct 17, 1986|Comedy, Drama, Romance

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.

Featured Crew

Raija Talvio
Editor
Aki Kaurismäki
Director
Mika Kaurismäki
Producer
Mikko Mattila
Gaffer
Jukka Nykänen
Assistant Editor
Haije Alanoja
Production Secretary
Timo Markko
Assistant Camera
Eila Karkkunen
Negative Cutter

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Cast

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Esko Nikkari
Nikander's Co-Worker
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Kylli Köngäs
Ilona's Friend
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Pekka Laiho
Store Manager
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Svante Korkiakoski
Police Officer
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Mari Rantasila
Nikander's Sister
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Antti Ortamo
2nd Pianist
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Ulla Kuosmanen
Melartin's Wife
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Ari Korhonen
Man in Restaurant
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Teuvo Rissanen
Police Officer
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Sirkka Silin
Woman in Restaurant
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Jussi Tiitinen
Garbage Man / Bartender
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Riikka Kuosmanen
Melartin's Daughter
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Eskil Mansikka
Keyboardist (uncredited)
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Jaakko Talaskivi
Guard (uncredited)
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Haije Alanoja
Woman in Restaurant (uncredited)
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Bertta Pellonpää
Bingo Player (uncredited)
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Helmeri Pellonpää
Bingo Player (uncredited)
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Malla Hukkanen
Woman in Restaurant (uncredited)
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Aki Kaurismäki
Hotel Receptionist (uncredited)
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Olli Varja
Customer (uncredited)
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Tanja Talaskivi
Woman in Cinema (uncredited)
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Jukka Mäkinen
Garbage Man (uncredited)