
Feature film — 1986
Shadows in Paradise (1986)
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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Villealfa Filmproductions
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Director: Aki Kaurismäki
On screen
Cast & crew

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
Svante Korkiakoski
Police Officer

Mari Rantasila
Nikander's Sister
Safka Pekkonen
Pianist
Antti Ortamo
2nd Pianist

Mato Valtonen
Pelle
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