Shadows in Paradise
Varjoja paratiisissa
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.
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Matti Pellonpää
Nikander
Kati Outinen
Ilona
Sakari Kuosmanen
Melartin
Esko Nikkari
Nikander's Co-Worker
Kylli Köngäs
Ilona's Friend
Pekka Laiho
Store Manager
Jukka-Pekka Palo
Third Man
Svante Korkiakoski
Police Officer
Mari Rantasila
Nikander's Sister
Safka Pekkonen
Pianist
Antti Ortamo
2nd Pianist
Mato Valtonen
Pelle
Sakke Järvenpää
Staffan
Ulla Kuosmanen
Melartin's Wife
Neka Haapanen
Cook
Pentti Koski
Singer
Ari Korhonen
Man in Restaurant
Teuvo Rissanen
Police Officer
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
August 23, 1990
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Aki Kaurismäki
- Screenplay & Story
- Aki Kaurismäki
- Original Title
- Varjoja paratiisissa
- Country of Origin
- Finland
- Spoken Languages
- Swedish, Finnish, English
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
- Production Studios
- Villealfa Filmproductions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Aki Kaurismäki
Aki Kaurismäki
Timo Salminen
Raija Talvio
Mika Kaurismäki
Department Leadership Roster
Aki Kaurismäki
Director
Raija Talvio
Editor
Mika Kaurismäki
Producer
Aki Kaurismäki
Writer
Timo Salminen
Director of Photography
Pertti Hilkamo
Production Design
Tuula Hilkamo
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shadows in Paradise
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Shadows in Paradise about?
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.
Who directed Shadows in Paradise?
Shadows in Paradise was directed by Aki Kaurismäki.
Who stars in Shadows in Paradise?
The principal cast of Shadows in Paradise includes Matti Pellonpää, Kati Outinen, Sakari Kuosmanen, Esko Nikkari, Kylli Köngäs.
When was Shadows in Paradise released and how long is it?
Shadows in Paradise was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 14m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Shadows in Paradise?
Shadows in Paradise holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).