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Shadows in Paradise

Original title: Varjoja paratiisissa

★ 7.3 TMDB Rating · 451 votes

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.

Director
Aki Kaurismäki
Release date
Oct 17, 1986
Original language
Finnish
Origin
Finland

Cast of Shadows in Paradise

  • Portrait of Matti Pellonpää

    Matti Pellonpää

    Nikander

  • Portrait of Kati Outinen

    Kati Outinen

    Ilona

  • Portrait of Sakari Kuosmanen

    Sakari Kuosmanen

    Melartin

  • Portrait of Esko Nikkari

    Esko Nikkari

    Nikander's Co-Worker

  • Portrait of Kylli Köngäs

    Kylli Köngäs

    Ilona's Friend

  • Portrait of Pekka Laiho

    Pekka Laiho

    Store Manager

  • Portrait of Jukka-Pekka Palo

    Jukka-Pekka Palo

    Third Man

  • Svante Korkiakoski

    Police Officer

  • Portrait of Mari Rantasila

    Mari Rantasila

    Nikander's Sister

  • Safka Pekkonen

    Pianist

  • Antti Ortamo

    2nd Pianist

  • Portrait of Mato Valtonen

    Mato Valtonen

    Pelle

Where to Stream Shadows in Paradise by Country

United States
Streaming on Criterion Channel
United Kingdom
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India
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Canada
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Australia
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