The read
It runs a compact 1h 14m.
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb7.4/10
449 audience votes
Key crew
- Aki KaurismäkiDirector
- Aki KaurismäkiWriter
Cast
- Matti PellonpääNikander
- Kati OutinenIlona
- Sakari KuosmanenMelartin
- Esko NikkariNikander's Co-Worker
- Kylli KöngäsIlona's Friend
- Pekka LaihoStore Manager
- Jukka-Pekka PaloThird Man
- Svante KorkiakoskiPolice Officer
- Mari RantasilaNikander's Sister
- Safka PekkonenPianist
- Antti Ortamo2nd Pianist
- Mato ValtonenPelle
Stills
Themes
helsinki, finlandsalesclerkgarbage