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Shadows in Paradise(1986)
Status: Released
Date: 1986-10-17
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413 Votes
Time: 1h 14m
Overview:
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.
Languages: Finnish, English, Swedish.
Countries:
Finland
ProductionCompanies:
Villealfa Filmproductions
Movie: Shadows in Paradise
Top 10 Billed 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
Mari Rantasila
Nikander's Sister
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