Shadows in Paradise

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.

Director: Aki Kaurismäki
Cast: Matti Pellonpää , Kati Outinen , Sakari Kuosmanen , Esko Nikkari , Kylli Köngäs , Pekka Laiho , Jukka-Pekka Palo , Svante Korkiakoski , Mari Rantasila , Safka Pekkonen

Genres: Drama , Romance

Release date: 1986-10-17

Rating: 7.264

Runtime: 74minutes

Budget: 0M

Revenue: 0M

Production Companies: Villealfa Filmproductions

Reviews:

  • Brendan McCann
    An emotional rollercoaster. The soundtrack was beautiful and really added to the experience.
    Rating: 4.5

  • Briggs Perez
    An absolute masterpiece! The plot twists kept me on the edge of my seat, and the performances were top-notch.
    Rating: 5

  • Joyce Caldwell
    A touching and heartfelt movie. The performances felt genuine, and the story was beautiful.
    Rating: 4.5

  • Bodhi Wilson
    Too much focus on special effects and not enough on the story. It felt like a missed opportunity.
    Rating: 2.5

  • Cecilia Strong
    The soundtrack was the highlight of the film. Unfortunately, the rest of the movie fell flat.
    Rating: 2.5