Shadows in Paradise
1986 · 1h 14m · Not Rated
Drama, Romance
Directed by
Aki Kaurismäki
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Shadows in Paradise
Overview
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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