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Feature film — 1986

Shadows in Paradise (1986)

7.31h 14mDrama — 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.

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Villealfa Filmproductions

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Director: Aki Kaurismäki

On screen

Cast & crew

Matti Pellonpää as Nikander

Matti Pellonpää

Nikander

Kati Outinen as Ilona

Kati Outinen

Ilona

Sakari Kuosmanen as Melartin

Sakari Kuosmanen

Melartin

Esko Nikkari as Nikander's Co-Worker

Esko Nikkari

Nikander's Co-Worker

Kylli Köngäs as Ilona's Friend

Kylli Köngäs

Ilona's Friend

Pekka Laiho as Store Manager

Pekka Laiho

Store Manager

Jukka-Pekka Palo as Third Man

Jukka-Pekka Palo

Third Man

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Svante Korkiakoski

Police Officer

Mari Rantasila as Nikander's Sister

Mari Rantasila

Nikander's Sister

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Safka Pekkonen

Pianist

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Antti Ortamo

2nd Pianist

Mato Valtonen as Pelle

Mato Valtonen

Pelle

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