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.

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  Aki Kaurismäki
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  Pauli Pentti
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  Malla Hukkanen

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  Matti Pellonpää
  Nikander
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  Kati Outinen
  Ilona
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  Sakari Kuosmanen
  Melartin
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  Esko Nikkari
  Nikander's Co-Worker
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  Kylli Köngäs
  Ilona's Friend
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  Pekka Laiho
  Store Manager
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  Jukka-Pekka Palo
  Third Man
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  Svante Korkiakoski
  Police Officer
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  Mari Rantasila
  Nikander's Sister
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  Safka Pekkonen
  Pianist
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  Antti Ortamo
  2nd Pianist
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  Mato Valtonen
  Pelle
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  Sakke Järvenpää
  Staffan
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  Ulla Kuosmanen
  Melartin's Wife
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  Neka Haapanen
  Cook
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  Pentti Koski
  Singer
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  Ari Korhonen
  Man in Restaurant
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  Teuvo Rissanen
  Police Officer
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  Erkki Rissanen
  Porter
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  Sirkka Silin
  Woman in Restaurant