Shadows in Paradise ( Varjoja paratiisissa ) is a Finnish film carried out by Aki Kaurismäki carried out in 1986.

Synopsis

Nikander is street sweeper. It falls in love with Ilona, employee of supermarket. Ilona which will be made lay off steals the case of the supermarket and can too only make some. In order to avoid the troubles, Nikander will discreetly replace it in its place. The connection between Nikander and Ilona is difficult: they separate. But Nikander likes Ilona and it leaves to its reconquest.

Data sheet

• Title: Shadows in Paradise
• original Title: Varjoja paratiisissa
• Realization: Aki Kaurismäki
• Scenario: Aki Kaurismäki
• Production: Aki Kaurismäki
• Photography: Timo Salminen
• Assembly: Raija Talvio
• Decorations: Pertti Hikamo
• Costumes: Tuula Hilkamo
• Country of origin: Finland
• Format: Colors - 1,85:1 - Stereo - 35 mm
• Kind: Dramatic comedy
• Lasted: 76 minutes
• Comings out date:
• Finland: October 17th 1986
• France: April 27th 1988

Distribution

• Matti Pellonpää : Nikander
• Kati Outinen : Ilona Rajamäki
• Sakari Kuosmanen : Melartin
• Esko Nikkari : the colleague
• Kylli Köngäs: The friend of Ilona
• Pekka Laiho: The Manager of the store
• Jukka-Pekka Palo: the third man
• Svante Korkiakoski: Police officer
• Husband Rantasila: The sister of Nikander
• Safka Pekkonen: Pianist
• Antti Ortamo: second pianist
• Mato Valtonen: Shovel
• Sakke Järvenpää: Staffan
• Ulla Kuosmanen : The woman of Melartin

Rewards

• Better film with the Jessi Awards 1987

External bond

• Shadows in Paradise on Internet Movie Database