Shadows in Paradise

Oct 17, 1986

1h 14m

★ 7.3

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.

Genres

Comedy

Drama

Romance

Production Companies

Villealfa Filmproductions

Shadows in Paradise Trailers

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Cast

Nikander

Matti Pellonpää

Ilona

Kati Outinen

Melartin

Sakari Kuosmanen

Nikander's Co-Worker

Esko Nikkari

Ilona's Friend

Kylli Köngäs

Store Manager

Pekka Laiho

Third Man

Jukka-Pekka Palo

Police Officer

Svante Korkiakoski

Nikander's Sister

Mari Rantasila

Pianist

Safka Pekkonen

2nd Pianist

Antti Ortamo

Pelle

Mato Valtonen

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