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: Comedy , Drama , Romance

Release date: 1986-10-17

Rating: 7.3

Runtime: 74minutes

Budget: 0M

Revenue: 0M

Production Companies: Villealfa Filmproductions

Reviews:

  • Issac Morse
    A powerful drama with fantastic character development. It left a lasting impact on me.
    Rating: 4.5

  • Joyce Caldwell
    Surprisingly good! I didn't expect much, but the twists and emotional depth really pulled me in.
    Rating: 4

  • Jesus Blair
    Way too long and dragged out. It had potential, but it lost me halfway through.
    Rating: 2

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

  • Anais Hunt
    An engaging and well-paced thriller. The twists were well-executed, keeping me hooked throughout.
    Rating: 4