Shadows in Paradise (1986)

Name: Shadows in Paradise
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Released: 1986
Duration: 74 min
Cast: Matti Pellonpää, Kati Outinen, Sakari Kuosmanen, Esko Nikkari, Kylli Köngäs

1h 14m Finland

Comedy Drama Romance

Plot

In a vibrant city, Nikander, an aspiring entrepreneur working as a rubbish collector, faces heartbreak when his business partner suddenly dies, shattering his dreams. Just when despair looms over him, fate offers a glimmer of hope during a chance encounter at a local supermarket with Ilona, a cashier battling her own hardships. Their lives intertwine as they form a profound bond amidst the mundane tasks of daily life, igniting newfound strength and resilience in each other. "Shadows in Paradise" beautifully explores themes of love, ambition, and the life-altering impact of human connection amidst adversity.

Cast

Matti Pellonpää Kati Outinen Sakari Kuosmanen Esko Nikkari Kylli Köngäs Pekka Laiho Jukka-Pekka Palo Svante Korkiakoski Mari Rantasila Safka Pekkonen Antti Ortamo Mato Valtonen Sakke Järvenpää Ulla Kuosmanen Neka Haapanen