
Feature film — 1996
Drifting Clouds (1996)
The ever-poker-faced Ilona loses her job as a restaurant hostess, as her tram driver husband, Lauri, also finds himself out of work. Together they must hit the streets of Helsinki, facing up to hardship and humiliation in their quest for survival, guided through the gloom by a ray of hope.
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A high-signal pick with 220 votes.
Sputnik / Pyramide Productions / Pandora Film / YLE
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Director: Aki Kaurismäki
On screen
Cast & crew

Kati Outinen
Ilona

Kari Väänänen
Lauri

Elina Salo
Mrs. Sjöholm

Sakari Kuosmanen
Melartin

Markku Peltola
Lajunen

Matti Onnismaa
Forsström
Shelley Fisher
Pianist
Markus Allan
Orchestra Member
Pauli Granfelt
Orchestra Member
Kari Lindqvist
Orchestra Member
Pentti Mutikainen
Orchestra Member
Tommi Parkkonen
Orchestra Member
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